Blacksmith Archives - Page 2 of 3 - South Holland Life Heritage and Crafts including Chain Bridge Forge

A Crowland Journey with the Slater family

This book is based upon a unique collection of photographs assembled and preserved by John Slater of Crowland. To many the name will be familiar - Slater's Lorries were a well-known sight in the area …

Aerial Photo of High St Spalding

This photograph was taken from David Gray Facebook page and it shows the High St in Spalding about 1930s is the guess. What it also appears to show is flag pole on the river bank outside Chain Bridge …

Geoff Dodd building one of the first Flower Parade Floats

This lovely photograph shows Geoff Dodd at work building one of the first Flower Parade float's built outside Chain Bridge Forge. The photograph probably dates from around 1960. Click…

Shoeing Horses at Chain Bridge Forge

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The Dodd family Shoeing Horses at the Forge; CBF M 009

These photographs were taken at Chain Bridge Forge in Spalding.George Robert Dodd initially purchased the Forge, his son Banks (Jim) Dodd and the third generation Geoff Dodd. [gallery columns="2" s…

Geoff Dodd working at Chain Bridge Forge

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The Last Blacksmith in Crowland

The Last Blacksmith in Crowland. Martin Joseph Wain has very kindly donated information about Frank Clarke the "Last Blacksmith" in Crowland. To view the video click HERE" The video was made …

Blacksmith Cyril Carter with grandson Stuart

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Presentation Horseshoe

A locally-made horseshoe bearing the name of South Holland District Council Leader Gary Porter has taken pride of place on the walls of Oakham Castle, to mark a celebratory event. Lord Porter was s…

Cracking insight into a blackies day circa 1905, Surfleet

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