Vintage Blacksmith shop/forge buildings

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1) Probably made by Peacock & Co, London, circa 1930
2) Unknown manufacturer, probably circa 1930
3) 'Willow Series' I don't know who/where/when they were. Guessing either late 1930s or 1950s.
4) Made by the same unknown people (possibly some connection to Hugh Gardener/'Hugar') who supplied farm buildings sold by Britains Ltd 1958-62.

Hugh Gardener, who was then running his 'Hugar' toy buildings (mostly railway themed) certainly supplied Britains with buildings they sold 1939-41, but Mr Gardener is believed to have closed down and semi-retired by 1958-62, when Britains sold more wooden farm buildings. He may have had some connection though. Nobody knows for sure.

These looks very nice! Old vintage stuff is always interesting.
Thanks for the pics!

They are awesome   

That first one is one of the most charming building I have seen !
Very authentic . I LOVE them   

Very interesting stuff indeed! Thank you for sharing photos here!

Nice buildings again      

The perfect backdrops for lead/plastic farriers and black smiths together with horses.

A wonderful collection you have here Dave.

Very nice nostalgic stuff Dave!