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Description: | Before the introduction of synthetic grondstones, sandstone was used from local quarries, notably Wickersley and Brincliffe. In use there was a tendency for the uneven texture of the stones to wear irregularly and the surface to 'glaze', losing the biting quality. The stones were often five feet in diameter, and when worn down to about three feet were sold to the razor blade grinder. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/ |
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01 Sheffield Greystones |
Rights holder: | C.H. Lea | Subjects: | Sheffield | Source: | Sheffield Images | Creator: | Picture Sheffield Administrator | Identifier: | http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend... | Go to resource |
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