Sheep washing at Mill Dale

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Date:1930 - 1940 (c.)

Description:Sheep were washed about ten days before shearing to remove grease and dirt from their fleeces. Farmers would bring their sheep to Mill Dale from as far away as Wetton and Newton Grange.

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Image courtesy of: Alstonefield Local History Society

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Source: Alstonefield Local History Society

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