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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 Ship Surfleet- possibly 1910 – Plus Save our Pub

Following the post by Jane Harris about the village plans to hopefully retain their pub for the community here is a pict…

All Saints POI – Spire

Look upwards above the tower to see and marvel at the recessed broached octagonal spire rising to 181 feet with three ti…

All Saints POI – South Door and Porch

South Door and Porch The outside doorway to the south porch is surprisingly tall, notice the reticulated tracery on t…

All Saints POI – Tower & Belfry

Today the first floor of the tower contains the town clock with its dial on the external north side of the tower. Here w…
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