Old image of Wylam Dilly

Wylam Dilly in use to power a paddle-tug

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Wylam Dilly adapted for use as a paddle-tug during the keelmens' strike in 1822 towing laden keels down the Tyne
Wylam Dilly adapted to power a ‘tug’ towing keels down the Tyne during the keelmens’ strike of 1822

This image from postcard no 4 in Local History Cards, Wylam shows an image of Wylam Dilly adapted to power a paddle-tug to tow laden keels down the river during the keelmens’ strike of 1822.

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