The Forge, Cockington, Torbay
The forge at Cockington has been photographed many times from the Victorian period to the present day. It is clear that the building, and other buildings nearby, had changed very little by the time this photograph was taken. One way to identify the date is from the clothing worn by the 2 people: probably around the 1930s or 1940s. Cockington village is a mile from Torquay. It is now (2011) popular with tourists and is one of the most photographed places in Devon. Find out more about forges and other metal working industries in our Teachers' Kit - Forges and Foundries.
