Artists impression of R.D.Blackmore based on a photograph taken later in life.

Artists impression of R.D.Blackmore based on a photograph taken later in life.

The Old Saw Mill Yard, Hemyock

The Old Saw Mill Yard c 1891-1893. This circular saw was driven by a portable steam engine, as opposed to a traction engine which moved under it’s own power. This engine was hauled by a horse, the shafts are visible in front of the smoke box. The chimney was hinged to fold horizontally, laying in the