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Are you interested in the history, heritage, and natural environment of South Holland District of Lincolnshire? Or maybe the ancient craft of Blacksmithing.

This website contains thousands of photos, documents, stories, memories, and maps.  They have been uploaded by the volunteers at Chain Bridge Forge  originally as part of a HLF theme called All Our Stories.

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Chain Bridge Forge

Blacksmith working at Spalding Chain Bridge Forge

We have traced the origins of the Forge back to the late 1700’s  when Joseph Rose was the Blacksmith. Today Ryan Atkin is our Blacksmith and he uses the same tools to fashion the metal.

Blacksmithing continues and we still do repairs and accept commissions. The exciting part is that we never have two days the same.

The Forge also offers training taster sessions in Blacksmithing along with a Blacksmithing Club which meets once a month on a Sunday.

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The West Gallery

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton What was a gallery, and what was its purpose?  At the west end of the n…

The Lady Chapel

St. Peter and St Paul’s Church, Gosberton The Lady Chapel is sited to the south of the Chancel. It is separated from …

The South Transept

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. The South and North Transepts, along with the Nave and Chancel, form the …

The South Aisle windows

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. The South Aisle contains four windows, as shown from east to west on the …

A Sign of Ransacking

Immediately underfoot at the south door entrance, and liable to go unnoticed to all but the keenest observer, is the rem…

Roof features in the South Aisle

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