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The forge can trace its roots back to 1640, most of what remains today dates back to the 1840's when it produced wrought iron railway axles. Production ceased in the 1900's and was abandoned a few years later.
Today it is under the guardianship of the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society and the South Yorkshire Trades Historical Trust. Who have done a fine job of restoring the forge.
They also have a vast collection of machinery many of which are in working order, a great thing to see and hear.
All in all well worth the £3 entry open every Sunday from Easter. For more imformation go to www.topforge.co.uk
Jens is an extremely talented blacksmith. He has been forging for over 20 years and approaches his skill as an art. He firmly believes in the importance of all the elements working together and the respect of the flame and intent as he forges blocks of iron into beautiful masterpieces. Whether its the hard iron ore or soft bronze and delicate steel, he understands the metals and their needs and uses his experience and knowledge to create his work. It has been such a pleasure getting to know him and Clara and working with them as he demonstrated his craft. I am also proud to say that he used several of my photographs from our recent shoot for his new brochure advertising his business!
Coal forge was chosen over the gas forge because we needed a localized heat to forge weld just a portion of the chain.
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where the Continental Army spent the frigid winter of 1777-78; digital copy of slide. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Hand forged on Salt Spring Island, these sprung latches are beautiful as well as easy to use and they will last a very long time!