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An account book for Gibbs Forge in Ballypatrick between 1942 - 1946. The records give both name and address of account holders and are a useful genealogical aid for the area as well as a social history source for the first half of the 20th century.
A job book for Gibbs Forge 1916-1923. The book is missing pages and its cover. It is written in a printed notebook titled 'Army book 40' and lists daily jobs in columns with a date on each page. The jobs note work to be done and clients name.…
Black and white image of boys and men with a steam engine outside Gibbs new forge in Ballypatrick. John Harvey, Tommy Gibbs, James Gibbs, Jimmy Cronin, Mikey Whelan, Bill Gibbs, Jimmy Gibbs, Martin Gibbs. 1943
Black and white image of a group of men and horses outside Gibbs forge. With farm implements and wheel rims against the wall. Ballypatrick, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Early 20th century