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New Year card in the shape of a building, with a tab to pull. Date: circa 1890s

Elephant goad, 1802 (c); wrought iron open work staff with pointed ends; constructed from six bars, each divided by six discs which are pierced and hold a brass bell; decorated with painted gold

Two women police officers in a London street
Two women police officers (Valerie Fenner, left, and Sarah Phillips, right) walking along a London street with a wrought iron gate in the background. Date: circa 1950s

Advert for Springfield Foundry Co. iron items 1889
Springfield Foundry, showing a varity of iron items that they make. from a verandah, boiler stoves to ornate gates. 1889

Entrance hall by Allan Walton, carried out by Fortnum & Mason, with lightly marbled walls in ivory and pale green with rose pink, and a trompe l oeil effect seascape in perspective. Date: 1933

Group of children at a gate, Balham, SW London
Group of children standing round a wrought iron gate in front of a house on a Balham street, SW London. They are all smiling and looking at something interesting, perhaps in a window

Planispheric astrolabe. 1569. Manufactured in golden brass by Gualterus Arsenius, disciple of the dutch astronomer Regnier Gemma Frisius (1508-1555). Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Masonic Seal. French Rite. Budapest, 19th century. Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 du Grand Orient de France et de la Franc-Ma篮 nerie Europ饮 ne

Sunset View of the Eiffel Tower From the Champ de Mars, Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower

Wrought iron gate in a garden with female model. 1959

Conwy - Wales - The Castle and the River Conwy
Conwy - Wales - The Castle and the River. Conwy railway bridge (foreground, obscuring Telfords suspension bridge) - built by Robert Louis Stevenson and officially opened in 1849

The Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe - Scottish Border
The Union Chain Bridge between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland. The border between England and Scotland

Deans Lamp and Academy Square, Montrose, Scotland
Deans Lamp and Academy Square, Montrose, Angus, Scotland Date: 1908

Victorian bandstand
A plan of a military bandstand, decorated with wrought iron lyres at the brackets

The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1849
Engraving of the first Bishop Rock lighthouse, which was built in 1847 and destroyed by storms on 5th February 1850. The design, by Walker and Burges

British Library, London, England, UK

Chelsea Pensioners outside the Hospital - The Old Gate. Date: 1905

Steamer Priscilla of the Fall River Line, Massachusetts, USA
Grand Saloon of the Steamer Priscilla of the Fall River Line, Massachusetts, USA, looking aft from main stairway. Date: circa 1900

Valley of Rocks Hotel, Lynton, Devon, with a sightseeing coach drawn by four horses in the street outside. circa 1910

Statue of John Colet, St. Pauls School, Barnes, London
Statue of John Colet (1466-1519), the founder of St. Pauls School (in 1509), Barnes, London. Date: circa 1908

Man at a wrought iron gate, Spain
Man at a decorative wrought iron gate, Spain. circa 1970

Chicago Worlds Fair - Interior Agricultural Building - Wrought -Iron Buildings -Two levels. Part of Box 282 Boswell Collection - Chicago Exposition. Date: 1893

WRNS Quarters in Saint Germain, France, WW2. 1940s

HUNGARY. BUDAPEST. View of Chain Bridge over Danube river

Czech Republic. Prague. St. Vitus Cathedral. Golden Gate. Wr
Czech Republic. Prague. St. Vitus Cathedral. Golden Gate. Grid. Wrought Iron. Detail. Hay harvesting

St. John of Nepomuk (1345-1393). Relief. Prague. Czech Repu
St. John of Nepomuk (1345-1393). National saint. Relief indicating the place where was thrown into the river by order of King Wenceslas IV of Bohemia. Charles Bridge. Prague. Czech Republic

Ukraine. Yevpatoria. Egiya-Kapay Sinagogue
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Yevpatoria. Egiya-Kapay or Remeslennaya Sinagogue. Star of David detail

Elegant Yodoyabashi Bridge, Osaka, Japan. Date: circa 1906

Woman police officer on horseback, London
Woman police officer (Ruth Lindley) on horseback in Central London in front of a band of marching guardsmen. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Queen Elizabeth with Superintendent Peto, WW2
Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Superintendent D.O.G. Peto of the Metropolitan Police, taking part in a visit to Pembridge Hall Section House during the Second World War

Elegant Koraibashi Bridge, Osaka, Japan. In 1870, the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Alt & Co.1

Woman police officer outside a house with two children
Woman police officer outside a rather run-down house with two children. The WPC is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. (2 of 2) Date: circa late 1960s

Art Gallery poster with white paint added, perhaps as some kind of protest. Date: 1970s

Suburban Bungalow
A typical suburban detached bungalow, with swirly wrought ironwork, mock shutters, ruched curtains, etc. Date: 1960s

Grand Staircase
The wonderful grand staircase of the Illinois Life Insurance Company building, designed by Holabird & Roche, manufactured and installed by the Chicago Art Marble Company, USA. Date: 1930s

Entrance hall, Town Hall, Liege, Belgium, dating back to the 18th century. Date: circa 1910

Sketch cover - Paula Gellibrand
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of the Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly miss Paula Gellibrand. Captured in a metallic dress looking through decorative wrought-metal gates by

Little boy with two dogs on a cutout Christmas card
Little boy with two dogs in a garden on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Six boys pillow fighting on a New Year card
Six boys on a New Year card, being told by their mother to behave and not do any more pillow fighting. A notice on the wall reads: Love one another. Date: circa 1890s

Six boys pillow fighting on a Christmas card
Six boys having a turbulent pillow fight on a Christmas card, with a notice on the wall: Love one another. Date: circa 1890s

Six boys sharing a bed on a Christmas card, with their shoes scattered all over the floor. Date: circa 1890s

Four boys pillow fighting on a Good Luck card. Date: circa 1890s

Four boys in bed on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Street in Chinatown, New York City, USA, with shops and restaurants. Date: circa 1940

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"Wrought: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the bustling Smithfield Market, where the air is filled with the aroma of sizzling meats and the clanging of hammers on iron. Here, artisans forge masterpieces that stand as a testament to their skill and dedication. Venturing further west, we find ourselves amidst the Landore Viaduct construction in Swansea, South Wales. The symphony of tools echoes through the valley as workers shape raw materials into a towering structure that will connect communities for generations to come. In an enchanting advertisement for Cadbury's Golden Key, we catch a glimpse of intricate wrought iron gates adorned with delicate swirls and golden accents. These gates beckon us to enter Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, near Poole in Dorset - a sanctuary where nature intertwines harmoniously with man-made beauty. Across continents in Savannah, Georgia, we encounter steps steeped in history within its Historic District. Each step tells stories from bygone eras when skilled hands meticulously shaped wrought iron railings that still grace these timeless landmarks today. Tim Brooke-Taylor and Caroline Ellis take center stage next; their talent shines like a Freemason seal from the 19th century - unique yet united by craftsmanship. Their performances are akin to various types of steam engines showcased in an enticing advertisement; each one powered by passion and precision. As our journey continues towards Paddington Station's Great Western Railway terminus, we witness grandeur etched into every inch of its wrought iron architecture. This masterpiece stands proudly as travelers pass through its open gateway into an Italian garden - a serene oasis amidst urban chaos. Strolling past St Machar's Cathedral, time seems suspended as sunlight dances upon ancient wrought ironwork adorning its doors. It serves as a reminder that even centuries-old craftsmanship can withstand the test of time when forged with care and expertise. Finally, our eyes rest upon a man astride an 1899 Marot-Gardon vintage tricycle.