Consett, Mortimers, Middle Street c.1965
Photo ref: C217003M
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Memories of Consett, Mortimers, Middle Street c1965

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I bought my first record in the record shop on Middle Street, around 1964. My father was the Blacksmith and had the Blacksmith's Shop in Consett, near Templetown and used to shoe Shire Horses and other horses there. I remember being lifted up onto the back of a huge Shire Horse when I was about five. I have loved Heavy Horses ever since. Father also made wrought iron work - including I believe, the railings ...see more