The History of the Industries in Wharncliffe
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Farming

Logging and the Sawmill

Hydro and Highways

Businesses

View of Wharncliffe from Wells Generating Station
Over the years the economy of Wharncliffe has revolved around industries which are based on the area's rich natural resources: farming, forestry, hydro development and tourism. While the population is small and economic opportunities are limited, those who choose to live here have done so because they enjoy living and working in such a beautiful area. To learn more about how the above industries originated and became important to Wharncliffe, feel free to explore the topics to the left.

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