1800's
1900's
Late 1900's
The Forge was being used as an engineering workshop as much of the Blacksmith's role had been replaced by modern industry. Jack Gillespie, like his father and grandfather before him, was a skilled craftsman blacksmith, who carried on his trade at the smithy now known as 'The Old Forge' in John Street. |
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2000's
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2004
The building was later renovated and became a Cafe. 2018 The footpaths were upgraded and extended adding to it's beauty and Historic character. 2019 The building had decorative work carried out on the exterior and many of the original features renewed and upgraded along with the addition of modern signage above the door. |