Sawing as it used to be done A circular saw being demonstrat…
| Title | Sawing as it used to be done A circular saw being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend, powered by portable engine "Old Bob" (see 1750397). Compare 1750403 for the modern day equivalent. |
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| Date | 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 |
| Original size | 426 x 640 |
| Retrieved from source on | 02 Mar 2012 13:00:38 (UTC) |
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Sawing as it used to be done A circular saw being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend, powered by portable engine "Old Bob" (see 1750397). Co…
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Sawing as it used to be done
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Old Bob
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Old Bob This portable engine, named Old Bob, was built in 1929 by Marshalls of Gainsborough at their Britannia Works. It was at Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weeke…
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Wood stack, Norbury Park Sawmill
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Wood stack, Norbury Park Sawmill A stack of logs waiting cutting at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391).
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Norbury Park Sawmill
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Norbury Park Sawmill This Surrey County Council owned sawmill is operated by Surrey Wildlife Trust, as part of its contract since 2002 to manage Surrey County Council open spaces. It operates as a com…
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Norbury Park Sawmill
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Norbury Park Sawmill This Surrey County Council owned sawmill is operated by Surrey Wildlife Trust, as part of its contract since 2002 to manage Surrey County Council open spaces. It operates as a com…
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Norbury Park Sawmill Large sections of tree trunks lying in front of the sawmill buildings. The whole concern is surrounded by a metal fence.
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Charcoal making
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Charcoal making. Charcoal making being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) at the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend. Making seats is a sideline of the resident charcoal burner!
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Sawing as it is done now
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Sawing as it is done now A Forester 150 bandsaw being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend. Compare 1750402 for how it used to be done.
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Bridleway on Fetcham Downs Wide well-drained track, heading east towards Norbury Park Sawmill. This area is a mix of grassland and mixed woodland, popular with riders and walkers alike.
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Track through woodland, Norbury Park
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Woodland at Norbury Park Also a rare glimpse of Norbury Park House, which is obscured by trees from most directions, although you can see it from a distance for example from the A24 below.
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Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment
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Photo at 51° 16′ 5.00″ N 0° 20′ 30.40″ W
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Norbury House, Swanworth Lane, Mole Valley, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom osm
| Street address | Swanworth Lane |
| City | Mole Valley |
| County | Surrey |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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0 mSawing as it used to be done A circular saw being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend, powered by portable engine "Old Bob" (see 1750397). Compare 1750403 for the modern day equivalent.
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1 mOld Bob This portable engine, named Old Bob, was built in 1929 by Marshalls of Gainsborough at their Britannia Works. It was at Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend to demonstrate how sawmills used to operate - see 1750402.
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20 mWood stack, Norbury Park Sawmill
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20 mWood stack, Norbury Park Sawmill A stack of logs waiting cutting at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391).
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22 mNorbury Park Sawmill
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22 mNorbury Park Sawmill This Surrey County Council owned sawmill is operated by Surrey Wildlife Trust, as part of its contract since 2002 to manage Surrey County Council open spaces. It operates as a commercial sawmill, as well as making wooden countryside artefacts, like sign posts and noticeboards, for the Trust's sites. See http://www.norburywood.org.uk/ for more info. Seen here during the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend.
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24 mNorbury Park Sawmill
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24 mNorbury Park Sawmill This Surrey County Council owned sawmill is operated by Surrey Wildlife Trust, as part of its contract since 2002 to manage Surrey County Council open spaces. It operates as a commercial sawmill, as well as making wooden countryside artefacts, like sign posts and noticeboards, for the Trust's sites. See http://www.norburywood.org.uk/Default.asp?MainMenu=homepage={9B304B62-2708-4EC1-8D78-5CDE9F35E3BC} for a fuller history. Seen here during the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend.
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28 mNorbury Park Sawmill Large sections of tree trunks lying in front of the sawmill buildings. The whole concern is surrounded by a metal fence.
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49 mCharcoal making
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49 mCharcoal making. Charcoal making being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) at the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend. Making seats is a sideline of the resident charcoal burner!
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54 mSawing as it is done now
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54 mSawing as it is done now A Forester 150 bandsaw being demonstrated at the Norbury Park Sawmill (see 1750391) for the 2009 Heritage Open Days weekend. Compare 1750402 for how it used to be done.
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202 mBridleway on Fetcham Downs Wide well-drained track, heading east towards Norbury Park Sawmill. This area is a mix of grassland and mixed woodland, popular with riders and walkers alike.
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213 mTrack through woodland, Norbury Park
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225 mWoodland at Norbury Park Also a rare glimpse of Norbury Park House, which is obscured by trees from most directions, although you can see it from a distance for example from the A24 below.
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328 mMole Gap to Reigate Escarpment
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349 mPhoto at 51° 16′ 5.00″ N 0° 20′ 30.40″ W
