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	Organisations
	ABANA - Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America Extensive site with much info from across the pond
	Building Conservation Directory Of use to those engaged in historic architectural work
	Caniron Fire and Design Conference Held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
	Specialist insurance schemes for Farriers and Blacksmiths.
	Henry Cort Project in Fareham Part of the Fareham Council's website, detailing an ambitious and successful big-iron project
	Hephaistos Our German counterparts, some English content.
	National Ornamental Metals Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
	North Texas Blacksmith's Association An ABANA chapter with an interesting website
	UK Steel Association What it is, where to buy it, how it's made, technical publications, links... A site dedicated to our favourite material
	Natual England "Natural England (previously the Countryside Agency) brings together all the different countryside dimensions – economic, environmental, community and enjoyment into a single national body: to achieve sustainable development in the countryside" See the section Rural Craft Publications for pdf versions of many of their early publications.
	Education - please see our Education page for institutions and individuals teaching metal work
	John C. Campbell Folk School A Mecca in the US.
	Herefordshire College of Technology ...has a huge new facility in a wonderful location for teaching blacksmithing
	Peat Oberon's School of Blacksmithing Website outlining Peat's courses in Stockton-on-Tees
	Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School Website outlining Bob Oake's courses in Lincolnshire.
	The Blacksmith's Guild (Previously The Guild of Wrought Ironwork Craftsmen of Wessex) Website with details of courses run at their own premises and training centre at Westpoint, near Exeter, Devon.
	West Dean College... runs a considerable number of courses related to blacksmithing. Most of these courses are for short periods and all attract a fee.
	Stages de forge. Website detailing the courses offered at this French school of blacksmithing. Some lovely photos too!
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	Abacus Construction Index (formerly Architects Homepage) 4000+ online documents, websites and books on architecture. A superb resource.
	Anvilfire Online metalworking information resource, well-stocked and often updated
	Arador Armour Library Information on learning to make armour; discussion board
	Armour Archive The strange and wonderful world of armour making, at your fingertips
	ArtMetal Project A huge resource of metalworking info
	I Forge Iron A blacksmithing resource with how to projects, tools, tricks and information.
	Blacksmith's Ring now tended by Anvilfire, a "ring" of interconnected smithing sites
	Elektric Anvil/Blacksmith's Compendium (now at Celtic Knot) Simply a fantastic site with enormous quantities of info
	Lytton Creek Blacksmiths Unique and beautiful site by a Texas group
	Metal Weight Calculator Choose your alloy, diameter and length and it will give you the weight.
	Mumford Books Antiquarian, quality second-hand books for sale. Blacksmithing and engineering are among the subjects collected by this specialist
	Scottish Ironwork A celebration of  the Scottish ironwork tradition. An exciting resource that provides information for those interested in wrought and cast ironwork manufactured or found in Scotland. On this site you will find historical information on Scottish Foundries and ironworkers, a searchable online database, a discussion forum, technical information area and a special features page. The database currently houses information on 450 cast and wrought iron structures (bandstands, gates, buildings, fountains etc.) manufactured or found in Scotland, and found within the UK, Ireland, Australia, South America and India to name a few. The website is a living project and expect many more features over the coming months.
	Bulletin, Chat, and Links Sites Back to Top
	Blacksmith Forum IForgeIron's forum
	Slack Tub Pub Chat room for blacksmiths, run by Anvilfire (see their general link above)
	Swedish Blacksmith Forum with English titling
	Steelynx The last word in metalworking links, thousands of them, well organised
	University Of Georgia, USA Site promoting a Public Broadcasting Service smithing series. Lots of links
	World Blacksmithing Email List A bulletin board for smiths
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	The Golden Mean Everything you were afraid to ask about on this subject
	CrucibleService.com Used to be the Heat Treatment of Steels Link, that page is now missing, but lots of interest to metal heads everywhere...
	Metal Finishing USA
	Metal Finishing UK Info from the specialists
	Forge and Burner Designs Loads of information and plans (part of the Metalsmiths Ring)
	Galleries Back to Top
	Fire and Iron Gallery "A Mecca for metal maniacs". Run by Lucy Quinnell, Fire and Iron is the premier metalwork gallery in the UK
	Brewery Arts Centre Website of Arts Centre with mixed media exhibitions
	Saltbox Gallery A new Gallery in North Yorkshire featuring works by many artist blacksmiths (amongst others)
	Individual Smiths and Their Businesses If you want your site listed email: Back to Top
	The Art of Iron Roy Wink specializes in the design forging and fabrication of fine decorative and functional Ironwork
	Greg Abel Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Anwick Forge Tim and Fran Mackereth's Forge in Lincolnshire
	J.W. Barrett Versatile smith in Worcestershire with large range of products
	Richard Bent ...in Hampshire undertakes commissions in both functional art and pure sculpture
	Birdy Blacksmiths Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Blacksmith's Forge South African shop run by Conrad Hicks covering modern and restoration work. Nicely organised site.
	Adam Booth Fabulous, stylish website with plenty of wonderful photos.
	Dave Broadbent Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Matthew Brown Blacksmiths Ltd An interesting commercial site of forged tools and other useful stuff
	Burrow's Lea Forge Nick Bates and Richard Hillam in Surrey do traditional work with an artistic attitude
	Michael Budd An inspiring and alternative website showcasing this smith's particular talents, with stylish monochrome colour scheme
	Bushy Park Ironworks Wrought iron furnishings from Ireland
	Terrence Clark, Artist Blacksmith Many photos of Terry's excellent ironwork
	Melissa Cole Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	CompleteForge.com William Catcheside's lovely site, full of useful information for potential customers.
	Dave Cooper Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Steve Coopers Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Crane Forge Alan Shaw's simple but stylish site, with a nice example of an online brochure for examples.
	Crowsfoot Craft Roger Foyster's forge and on-line portfolio of his work
	Alan Dawson Associates Ltd Art and Architectural Metalwork. Photos of Alan's fine quality high profile work located around the world.
	Deepdale Forge Initial contact page of North Norfolk blacksmith James Spedding.
	Designer Steel Period fittings, ornamental ironwork and furniture by Patrick Keefe
	Francesca Dimond Sculptor in iron producing furniture and architectural works, many good photos, well presented
	Doverhay Forge Studios James Horrobin's forge in Minehead, Somerset
	Mark Dyvig Good work well presented with online purchasing
	Eastington Forge Michael Thomas's forge, a great site showcasing his traditional style work
	Edinburgh Ironworks New site run by the smiths themselves - replaces the broken link. Images of their own work and a library of work from various locations for inspiration.
	Endangered Species Art Not strictly blacksmithing but well-made found object art in iron, displayed in an interesting site.
	Ferretteria Paul Mayhead's site at Angmering, West Sussex
	Andrew Findlay Andrew's forge at Eastnor in Herefordshire
	Sebastian Fisher A Flash-Powered site with graphics based on the artists iron work. In Spanish and English
	Firestudio Mike and Ann Malleson operate this forge, gallery and school in Dorset
	Fremlin's Forgery Horseshoeing, damascus knives, tutorials, and many links
	Christoph Friedrich Interesting and beautiful site by a European icon in metal work
	Ian Gill Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Bethan Griffiths Design (Now Merchant and Maker) Wood and iron exquisitely wrought - in collaboration with a furniture maker.
	Gali Art Modern gothic work, interior and architectural
	Gorn Russian Artists, site in Russian and English - Gothic Feel to site, just look at the weather they have to deal with!
	Julie Gross Vibrant and energetic artworks that encompass visual, playful and tactile themes.
	Michael Haase Extensive gallery of wonderful modern work, now in English and French, as well as the original German.
	Hammer & Tongs Paul Elliott FWCB, modern work displayed on a dynamic website.
	Ironoak Forge Graham Chaplin's site. Excellent gallery
	Jasper Johns The website shows the wide range of works undertaken by this Bristol-based smith
	Richard A Jones Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Errol Kukor Highly evolved forged iron constructions, mostly of human or animal subjects
	Roger Lee Showing Roger's range of original work and faithful reproductions
	Little Newsham Forge Brian Russel's busy Yorkshire establishment producing top quality modern work. Many photos.
	Giusseppe Lund Truly original and interactive site with many great photos
	Paul Margettes Lots of photos of art in iron, modern style
	Ian Marshall Welcome to Ian's fantastic world of forged sheet and tube
	Medieval Weapon Art American arms and armour reproductions
	Meadow Forge Dean Aggett in Exeter.
	Metal Pig Forge Joff Hopper's modern feeling site - complete with some seriously unique stoves!
	Metalmorfosis Spanish site with English translation - furniture, interior pieces
	Metalmorphosis Ralph Driesse from Australia. Modern work and purveyor of a product for blacksmiths
	Jon Mills Impressive public works as well as smaller stuff
	Ian Moran Website with many great photos and a well laid-out and interesting personal profile
	Nick Moran A lovely website; simple and full of fabulous photos.
	Much Hadam Forge The site of Richard Maynard and his work. Very stylish.
	Giuseppe Pongolini Contemporary wrought iron from Italy, displayed with verve
	Postville Blacksmith shop Bob Bergman's large US forge which does original and subcontract work and rebuilds hammers
	James Price Simple elegant site
	Ratho Byres Forge Phil Johnson's forge
	The Real Wrought Iron Co. The last supplier of the smith's original material. Much info and advice.
	Red Willow Forge Canadian Ted Howell's website features mostly traditional designs, some cunning hardware and a huge gallery
	Simon Ridley Nice photos with an innovative and interesting layout
	Bill Roberts Ornamental Metalsmith from the USA also try his link to Artmetal.com.
	B.Rourke & Co. Ltd. Decorative components, specialist paints for ironwork, automatic gate openers, spiral staircases, ready made and bespoke items
	Andrew Rowe Visually superb website presenting Andy's modern work
	Oleg Shyshkin Ukrainian smith living in Canada whose style combines Art Nouveau and Deco. Photos and drawings of many large architectural pieces
	Mart Salumaa Estonian Smith, a smart contemporary multi-lingual site, with an excellent gallery.
	Jon Snow Website dedicated to the work of Jon Snow, including his hand tools, commissions and Towavardo wagons
	Stackwell Forge Cambridgeshire smith Paul Bodger, specialising in traditional work with many large commissions to his credit
	Conran Sturdy A very thorough website detailing the process of commissioning from design to finishing as well as a comprehensive gallery
	Shelley Thomas - Artist Blacksmith Architectural work and furnishings showcased in a beautiful site
	Chris Topp & Co - Specialists in historic and bespoke ironwork Chris gives many details of his purist approach to fascinating projects he has undertaken.
	Trinity Forge Site of Adrian Stapleton and his forge. Lovely simple, stylish site with plenty of good photos.
	David Tucker Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Utopia Forge Andy Quirk and Robert Kranenborg, modern work
	Verdigris David Hyde's site with an unusual and effective layout.
	The Village Forge Custom made iron and steelwork made to your own design from our forge in Tenterden Kent.
	Lawrence W Walker Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Alexander Weygers Site dedicated to the deceased author, blacksmith, sculptor, engineer and ecologist who helped pioneer the rebirth of smithing. Info on his books.
	Bruce Wilcock Forgings Bruce manufactures polished, high quality hand forged tools, and decorative and commissioned items using traditional materials.
	Phillip M Wiles North Shropshire Smith, based in the town of Wem - Bright and colourful site with gallery.
	Adrian Wood Website for Adrian Wood's UK Workshop.(more detail to be added soon)
	Wyoming Metalsmiths Rik Mettes' site in the USA.
	Atelier Zimmermann An award winnning site which looks spectacular – but not to be entertained lightly on a dial-up connection.
	Publications Back to Top
	Blacksmiths Gazette and...
	BlacksmithsJournal Two good magazines
	Brain Press Charles Lewton-Brains' Website: If you're into jewellery making, repoussee or small scale metal, this is for you. Charles demonstrated his fold forming process to BABA at our 25th Anniversary AGM to much acclaim.
	Good Metalwork Guide Submit your suggestions for exceptional British pieces to be included in a new compendium
	Hephaistos Site for the superb German based magazine on the art of forged iron. Enough English translations to keep you reading for hours.
	Skipjack Press But check our own Bookspage first please!
	Alexander Weygers Site dedicated to the deceased author, blacksmith, sculptor, engineer and ecologist who helped pioneer the rebirth of smithing. Info on his books.
	Woodhead Publishing Limited Good technical books purchasable online - welding, joining, materials engineering
	Exhibitions Online Back to Top
	The Fe exhibition An exquisite collection of sculpture designed for all the senses - On the ArtMetal Project site
	Navy Pier Sculpture Park in Chicago Many monumental works
	Tools Back to Top
	Gibbins Blacksmiths' and farriers' aprons and boots. Farriers' supplies and tools (UK)
	Glendale Forge UK provider of smiths tools - interesting on-line catalogue
	KA 75 Striking Hammers Unique pneumatic striking hammers (American)
	B&S Massey Limited Forging Machinery of all shapes and sizes, see also Massey's Anyang pages
	Nazel Nazel electro-pneumatic forging hammers, Parts and service (American)
	Sahinler Air Hammers (Ironwood, LLC / Brian Russell Designs) US dealer in big Turkish made hammers
	Sheffield Tool Collection Info about the worlds largest collection of Sheffield-made tools. Not many photos.
	StrikerTool Company US supplier of Chinese forging hammers and other useful things
	Vaughan's UK provider of smith's tools
	Welding Online Sells welding machinery, parts and supplies and gives free advice.
	Broken Links Can anyone shed any light on the passing of these links? Back to Top
	ArmourLinks Huge links resource for armourers
	International Association of Designing Blacksmiths German
	Virtual Junkyard for Blacksmiths Loads of fun, bulletin boards galore
	Matthew Brown Blacksmiths Seriously heavy-duty industrial smithing in the UK
	Metalsmith's Ring A small ring with some interesting sites
	AuFil de l'Art Beautiful French online magazine dedicated to the arts. This link is to the English section on smiths, but you should check out the whole site for many inspiring pictures.
	Armour Forge ... near Newbury, Berks. Traditional, restoration and modern work.
	Chic Metalworks Primarily an online portfolio of fine modern work by Jim Blower in Australia, well presented
	Ferro Design in Portugal. Modern works of art in iron, wood and clay.
	The Hot Knot Forge Geoff Arnold's website - now live and kicking for small scale work.
	Lewes Forge Ben Autie's work in an interesting website. Located in E. Sussex
	Mark Lewis Awaiting Site/Artists Comments
	Michael Parker - Traditional Wrought Ironsmith Established in 1988 in rural Hampshire. His work involves contemporary styles using nature as a benchmark and is genuinely hand-forged to suit each commission.
	Colin Phillips Bespoke modern and traditional artistic ironwork by New Forest based blacksmith.
	Anthony Howe's Sculpture Park Fantastic wind-activated sculpture on Orcas Island, Washington, USA
	Artistsfolio.com A gallery of art in many media, including iron
	Reliant Engineering Ltd. Large stock of new and used fabricating and engineering machinery
	Ivan Bond's Iron Works Gloucester smith with an individual approach
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