The workers village could only be
reached by crossing a bridge over
the River Elan. This made it much easier to keep 
unwanted people out, and a 'bridge keeper' was employed to guard
the bridge day and night.
His job was to check everyone crossing the
bridge, and to inspect the loads of any horse-drawn vehicles. The authorities
were very strict on alcoholic drink
in the village, and this could only be bought under the firm rules of
the official canteen.
The
wooden buildings of the village included a little school
for the children of the workers. The school staff, including a young 'pupil
teacher', are seen here at the door of the school around 1896.