Binstead, The Forge c.1960
Photo ref: B772010
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Photo ref: B772010
Photo of Binstead, The Forge c.1960

More about this scene

The area around Binstead, particularly the waste tips of the old quarries, is a rich source of supply for the fossil-hunter. Freshwater shell fossils, the fruits of ancient trees, and the fossilised remains of mammals can all be discovered.

Memories of Binstead, the Forge c1960

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Binstead, The Forge c.1960

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In 1970-72 I worked for a man in Sydney, Australia who told me that his Great-Grand-Mother came from the Isle of Wight, and that is all that he knew of his 'roots'. In 2015 I said that I would try and find some more information about his ancestors. I spent many months delving into the past, and visiting the island. I discovered that my friend's 3x Great-Grand-Father was the Blacksmith, Issac Saunders ...see more