The Forgotten History of Ironmongers and Their Role in Rural Communities
An ironmonger is an old-fashioned term for a dealer in iron and other metal goods, such as nails, screws, hinges, and other hardware. The term is derived from the Middle English word "ironmonger," which referred to a merchant who sold iron and other metals.
In modern times, the term "ironmonger" has largely fallen out of use, and the term "hardware store" is more commonly used to describe a business that sells these types of products. However, some old-fashioned hardware stores may still be referred to as ironmongers, especially in rural areas or in parts of the United Kingdom where the term is more commonly used.
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