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World Famous Old Blacksmith’s Shop Centre

ScotlandGretna Green · Scotland

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The local blacksmith and his anvil have become the lasting symbols of Gretna Green weddings. Scottish law allowed for "irregular marriages", meaning that if a declaration was made before two witnesses, almost anybody had the authority to conduct the marriage ceremony. The blacksmiths in Gretna became known as "anvil priests", culminating with Richard Rennison, who performed 5,147 ceremonies.

Machine 1 can be found in the toilets area. It is a one die machine. Design is:
1) Blacksmith's Anvil

Retired 2: 1) Blacksmith's Anvil. (same design as machine 1, but with slightly different design)

June 26,2025 relocated to the museum entrance, working well

Machines and designs

2 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Toilet Entrance1Penny
Retired 2?Penny

2 photos from collectors

  • World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre
  • World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre

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