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Nail Making in Bromsgrove
An online resource for nail making in Bromsgrove
Media
Two part audio on the 1852 nailers march
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Nail making
1852 March
The history of nail making video
A picture gallery showing the demolition of 79 Old Birmingham Road in 2014
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A picture gallery showing the rebuilding of 79 Old Birmingham Road at Avoncroft in 2014
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A short video showing the take down and rebuilding of 79 Old Birmingham Road at Avoncroft in 2014
A video showing the topping out ceremony at Avoncroft in 2014
The topping out cermony is when the highest point of the build is reached. It originates from Scandanavia when they would place a tree atop of the highest point to appease the tree dwelling Gods that were displaced by the construction. The tradition remains in many countries.
A video with Joyce who lived in the cottage as a child
A short video with Joyce who lived at 79 Old Birmingham Road until she was 20.
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