A restoration project as part of the rebranding of Majura Valley Compost. The old cart was recovered on my family property, Majura House, which dates back to the 1840s. The origin of the cart is unknown but markings cast on the iron wheels state ‘Frodingham’ which could represent the Frodingham Iron Co. This would date the cart from some point between 1859 and 1912 when Frodingham Iron Co took over Appleby Iron Co to form the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Co. (Grace’s Guide, Frodingham Iron Co).
The cart was stripped of the old wood and the axel and wheels were revived. Weathered hardwood from the property was plained and sanded to replace the rotten timber. An unused trailer frame wool fleece skirting table was repurposed to complete the trailer. Swing down stabilising legs was added to the cart for safety and stability. The Majura Valley Compost Cart now sits at the farm gate on Majura Road where customers can purchase compost through an honesty system 7-days a week, continuing to contribute to the history and agriculture of the Majura Valley.
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