Blacksmiths Collection

Blacksmith Tools 1875
A range of tools used by a blacksmith or ironsmith, including pincers, a hook, files, a hammer and a mallet. 1875

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

Blacksmith & Horse 19C
A blacksmith puts a new shoe on a bay mare

Herm, Channel Islands, Blacksmiths Cottage, La Rosiere Steps
Blacksmiths Cottage and La Rosiere Steps at Herm (Haerme) - one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Date: circa 1930s

Farriers Shop
An interesting old farriers shop at Ripley, Yorkshire, England, with horseshoes hanging from the ceiling. Date: 1930s

Cockney Blacksmith / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries

C17 Blacksmith / Woodcut
Two blacksmiths work with hammers at an anvil, while behind them their furnace roars

Northop Smithy
A picturesque old smithy (blacksmiths shop) at Northop, Flintshire, Wales. Date: 1930s

South Kirkby Smithy early 1900s

Interior of the Forge at Fourchambault (oil on canvas)
XIR182012 Interior of the Forge at Fourchambault (oil on canvas) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); Hotel de Ville, Fourchambault, France; French, out of copyright

Yorkshire Blacksmith
The Smithy (blacksmith) at work at his anvil in Dent, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1930s

Blacksmith / Chatterbox
The village blacksmith

The Society of United Irishmen take the oath against English rule (engraving)
PNP286299 The Society of United Irishmen take the oath against English rule (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English

Farrier at his Forge
A farrier and his boy apprentice in a forge in Reading, Berkshire, England

Eloi / Eligius Saint
OR ELIGIUS Patron Saint of Blacksmiths and Locksmiths

Emigrants bound for Sydney in their quarters on board the St Vincent
5311935 Emigrants bound for Sydney in their quarters on board the St Vincent; (add.info.: Engraving depicting emigrants bound for Sydney in their quarters on board the St Vincent)

British Emigrants bound for Sydney, Australia, in quarters on the 'St Vincent'. Wood engraving, 1852
530553 British Emigrants bound for Sydney, Australia, in quarters on the 'St Vincent'. Wood engraving, 1852.; (add.info.: Through Her Majesty's Colonial Emigration Commissioners)

Blacksmith Making Tools, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Blacksmith Making Tools, early 18th century

Fire. Creator: Unknown
Fire, unknown date

The blacksmith, 1876. Creator: Charles Rochussen
The blacksmith, 1876

Machine shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Machine shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905

Blacksmith shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Blacksmith shop, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. [Company], between 1900 and 1905

The Land Transport Camp before Sebastopol - Shoeing a Refractory Mule - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 185 Creator: Unknown
The Land Transport Camp before Sebastopol - Shoeing a Refractory Mule - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Crimean War. In this Sketch our Artist has represented a party of the Land Transport Corps in

Blacksmith's Sign, c. 1941. Creator: W.W. Zausch
Blacksmith's Sign, c. 1941

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13ème arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13eme arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878. Sketch for interior of reception hall for marriages. Civic virtues: blacksmith's forge

Esquisse pour la galerie des Métiers de l'Hôtel de Ville: Forgerons, 1890. Creator: Pierre Victor Galland
Esquisse pour la galerie des Metiers de l'Hotel de Ville: Forgerons, 1890. Blacksmiths

Esquisse pour la galerie des Métiers de l'Hôtel de Ville : Fondeurs, 1890. Creator: Pierre Victor Galland
Esquisse pour la galerie des Metiers de l'Hotel de Ville : Fondeurs, 1890. Foundry workers

Thinking It Over, 1884. Creator: Thomas Waterman Wood
Thinking It Over, 1884

The Smithy, 1896. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Smithy, 1896

Smiths at work
Trevor Cole

Smiths at work
Trevor Cole

Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov. Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890
Sof'ia "Golden Hand", 1890. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

Smiths at work
Trevor Cole

Smiths at work
Trevor Cole

Iron smelting in a furnace, Bronze Age, Kazakhstan area
Craftsmen (blacksmiths) of the Bronze Age in the Kazakhstan area, smelting and shaping metal (iron) using an ancient furnace with bellows. 3000-1200 BCE

The village blacksmith, Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two men working at the village blacksmith while another man holds the horse and a girl holds the donkey. There is a notice advertising the West Briton newspaper on the wall. Photographer: Unknown

Smiths at work
Trevor Cole

MPs wedding at Gretna Green. Mr John Beckett, MP for Peckham (formerly member for Gateshead) and Miss Kyrle Bellew, the actress, who were married, over the Anvil at Gretna Green

John Garland-Taylor and his son James at the Hatton Craft centre in Warwickshire, published in the Coventry Evening Telegraph under the headline Smithy bashes out a living. 30th May 1989

No 14 Shop, Smiths Shop, c1910
A photograph taken by Swindon photographer, William Hooper of the smiths shop in the Carriage and Wagon Works. A large steam hammer can be seen in the foreground attached to a stationary steam engine

Ancient metal workers, Kazakhstan
Two Kazakh craftsmen (blacksmiths) shaping metal by hammering. In the background are a yurt, horses, camels and camel keeper. BCE

Interior of the old workshop at Hellebæk, 1859. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Interior of the old workshop at Hellebaek, 1859

Iron processing in Bronze Age, Kazakhstan area
Bronze Age craftsmen (blacksmiths) processing iron with special tools, shaping the metal by hammering. In the background are yurts and a mountain landscape. 3000-1200 BCE

Alderley Old Smithy Victorian period

Smithy near Ashburton Victorian period

The Old Smithy, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Gretna Green Blacksmiths

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"Preserving the Craft: A Glimpse into the World of Blacksmiths" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmith tools were meticulously crafted and cherished. Explore Herm, Channel Islands, and stumble upon the quaint Blacksmiths Cottage nestled amidst nature's beauty. Ascend La Rosiere Steps as you witness skilled blacksmiths working diligently outside their forge, shaping metal with fiery determination. Transport yourself to the 19th century, where a blacksmith's bond with his loyal companion was unbreakable. Witness the harmonious relationship between a blacksmith and his majestic horse at a Farriers Shop. Journey to 1932 London and meet an intriguing Cockney Blacksmith who captivates hearts with his charming wit and skillful hands. Marvel at a C17 woodcut depicting a strong yet humble blacksmith immersed in his craft. Immerse yourself in history as you step inside the Forge at Fourchambault through an exquisite oil on canvas painting. Feel the heat radiating from roaring flames as masterful hands shape metal into works of art. Discover Northop Smithy, where generations of knowledge have been passed down through centuries. Experience unity as The Society of United Irishmen takes an oath against English rule in a powerful engraving that symbolizes resistance and resilience. Uncover tales from Chatterbox magazine featuring captivating stories about extraordinary blacksmiths who mesmerized readers with their skills and dedication. Reflect on Scotland after Culloden, witnessing how resilient communities rebuilt themselves under challenging circumstances. Blacksmithing is not just a profession; it is an art form that has stood the test of time. From ancient times to modern-day workshops, these skilled craftsmen continue to shape our world one hammer strike at a time – preserving tradition while forging ahead into new frontiers.