Journal

A look into the life of our Sussex forge. This journal captures the progress of our current commissions, from initial design sketches and material musings to the first clunk of a gate latch after it’s fitted. Explore our latest projects in contemporary metalwork, bespoke gates, and architectural sculpture and share in the journey as they evolve from concept through to installation.

Wishbone table in hand forged iron with a burnished patina finish

Wishbone table in hand forged iron

This wishbone table in hand forged iron has just been delivered to Antique tables ltd in West Sussex . Here they will be carefully fitting a 3m long bespoke table top in English oak before ...
Hand forged latch detail on an estate gate with rivets

Hand forged gates

  We often get asked what exactly is the difference between a hand forged gate and a fabricated version. Of course both are gates and both have their place, however the real ...
hand forged scroll work on a new security grill for a georgian house in Primrose Hill

Bespoke sash window security grilles

Bespoke sash window security grilles recently installed in Primrose Hill, North London. These hand forged wrought iron security grills were designed to be a sensitive and beautiful addition to ...
hand forged gate components for bespoke swimming pool gates for a sussex garden

Bespoke Swimming Pool Gates

These Bespoke swimming pool gates are being carefully hand forged at the moment in or workshop. Our client has commissioned a pair of these for a new pool in a East Sussex property near Lewes. ...
Gothic arch balustrade and railing showing hot rivet detail

Gothic arch balustrade

We are currently working on a gothic arch balustrade that will eventually be installed over a bridge overlooking a lake in a new garden in Steyning, West Sussex. The house and garden stretch ...
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Sussex Garden Gates

As spring fast approaches I thought I'd showcase some of the hand forged garden gates that we have been commissioned to make for gardens in Sussex. In over 20 years of designing and hand forging ...
Bespoke fire bowl in a contemporary design with a rusted oxide finish

Bespoke Fire Bowl

We dropped off this bespoke fire bowl to  Wimbeldon yesterday. This fire bowl was for a recently completed garden In Wimbeldon Village built by our Friends Yoreland Designs. At over 90cm in ...

Hogarth’s House Pergolas

Our long running Pergola commission in Chiswick, finally came to an end yesterday. These 3 pergolas line what will soon be a newly landscaped 'nut walk'. Set within the gardens of what was the ...
150mm challenge

150mm challenge

I eased myself into 2019 with my contribution to the #150mmchallenge. This exercise is something has originated out the Artist Blacksmithing BA degree course at Hereford Art college. It's ...
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British Craft Pavilion

  This year I have been ahead of the curve, working on some new pieces well in advance  of our stand at the London design fair in September. We will be exhibiting in the British Craft ...
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