The Workshop
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The Workshop |
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The little building at the edge of High House is a curious one, and an example of two halves. Firstly, and where the name originates, comes from the open fronted section in the photograph below being used as the farmsteads workshop. |
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On the left is the interior of the brick fronted part of the workshop, which had a very interesting floor, probably set with these grooves to keep harvested crops dry- very much like the granary. |
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| The evolution of this building demonstrate well the social history of Purfleet and the country, as its construction coincides with the industrial revolution, ushering in a new era on the farm with tractors and other automation. | ||
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| The workshop taking back stage with two long-term supports of High House grabbing the spot-light | ||
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| Roof timbers before restoration | A giant inflatable pig and the workshop on an open day |
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