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  1. AaronCelestian

    German Silver at Sarehole Mill

    Sarehole Mill actually had several distinct phases of operation across its history. You're right that it's best known today as a flour mill (and of course for its association with the young Tolkien), but it operated as a metal rolling and wire-drawing mill for a significant period before that...
  2. AaronCelestian

    German Silver at Sarehole Mill

    Hi everyone, I’m a new member joining you all the way from Los Angeles! I’ve been deep-diving into the industrial history of Sarehole Mill, specifically its period as a "flatting mill" and its use for metal rolling and wire drawing. I am trying to confirm if German silver (also known as Nickel...
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