Gun-founding in the Weald

Talk by Jeremy Hodgkinson

From the late 15th century, when the blast furnace was introduced into the Weald from the Continent, gun-founding became a speciality of some of the region’s furnaces. The talk traces this development, describing the technology and the personalities involved in a trade in which the Weald was prominent until the 1760s.

You may also like the following events from Bridge Cottage:

• Next month, 7th August, 07:00 pm, 'Not Gone Yet' - Guided Walk in Uckfield
• This October, 2nd October, 07:00 pm, Uckfield's Railway - Triumph and Tragedy in Uckfield