Lead-smelters

Lead-smelters outside Lintzgarth smelt mill, Rookhope, 26/5/1902. Note village policeman (actually an "additional constable" paid for by Lintzgarth Smelt Mill and was really the "Works policeman" - PC Tomlison) in centre of photograph, pigs of lead on flags in front of group. Smelters with "protective" clothing & headgears. Front row: ?,?, Mr Ridley, Mr Wharton, Thomas Sanderson, Doctor Gray, ?, Monty Proud.

Location: Rookhope
County: Co Durham
NEG12049

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