Working in the Ropery
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The speaker recalls her mother and other family members working in the ropery when it was called the workhouse possibly around the mid 20th century. You will also hear sounds of the ropery machinery which are still in use today. The accompanying image reflects the great length of the ropery building: A quarter of a mile in length. Ropemakers use bicycles to get from end to the other.
