Links

 

  • American Blacksmith Association - Many links and appropriate for people wishing to find Blacksmiths to undertake work in the USA.
  • Architectural Paint Analysis - For the restoration and conservation of buildings.
  • BABA - British Artist Blacksmiths Association
  • British Coatings Federation - Old ironwork often has paint containing high quantities of lead. Advice on identifying & the safe removal of lead paint is available under FAQ's then "Old Lead Painted Surfaces".
  • British Interior Design Association
  • Building Conservation Directory - Of use to those engaged in historic architectural work
  • English Heritage - English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
  • Funds for Historic Buildings - This website is a comprehensive guide to funding for anyone seeking to repair, restore or convert for a new use any historic building.
  • Glasgow Steel Nail Co. - Supplier of genuine wrought iron nails.
  • Henry Cort Project in Fareham - Part of the Fareham Council's website, detailing an ambitious and successful big-iron project
  • Herefordshire College of Technology - has a huge new facility in a wonderful location for teaching Blacksmithing
  • Heritage Crafts - The Heritage Crafts Association is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts.
  • Historic Houses Assoication - Assists private owners to maintain Britain's Historic Houses and Gardens - for the benefit of the nation and for future generations.
  • IABA - Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association
    ICON - The Institute of Conservation is the professional body for conservators in the UK and is also a source of information about finding and working with a conservator.
  • IHBC - The IHBC is the principal professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment specialists working in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with connections to the Republic of Ireland.
  • Iron Pillar of Delhi - The pillar is 24ft high and is 16.5 inches in diameter. Historians differ on whether it was built by Samrat (Emperor) Ashoka who ruled around 280 B.C, and is also known by his name (Ashokan Pillar) or, more likely, in the Gupta Period 300-500AD. This simple pillar made of wrought iron, has not rusted in all these years providing a mysterious insight to the developed metallurgical skills in that period. "They say" if you stand straight and are able to wrap your arms around the pillar, completely, your life will be bestowed with good luck.
  • NHIG - Dedicated to the safe guarding and preservation of wrought ironwork through promoting high standards of workmanship, conservation and repair by working towards the development and creation standards.
  • Peat Oberon's School of Blacksmithing - Website outlining Peat's courses in Stockton-on-Tees.
  • Projectbook.co.uk - The UK’s premier resource centre for period & listed building projects. Discover a choice of vetted Craftsmen, Contractors & Consultants in the HERITAGE REGISTER along with a products directory, interesting articles, industry jobs and a comprehensive list of organisations
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - List of Architects that specialise in conservation work.
  • Scottish Ironworkers - Sets out to be the world-wide focus celebrating the Scottish ironwork tradition. Provides information on wrought and cast ironwork manufactured or found in Scotland. Historical information on Scottish Foundries and ironworkers, a searchable online database, a discussion forum, technical information area and a special features page.
  • The Historical Metallurgy Society - Provides a forum for exchange of information and research in historical metallurgy
  • The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
  • The Builder's Profile - Online pre-qualification data exchange service.
  • The Ironwork Studio - Architectural metalwork design and consultancy.
  • The Listed Property Owners Club  - Established in 1993 by a group of enthusiastic owners to provide advice and information gained from personal experience.
  • The National Trust - The National Trust protects special places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, for ever, for everyone.
  • The Real Wrought Iron Company - Sole supplier of genuine wrought iron, site includes working methods and downloadable specification.
  • The York Artworkers - An eclectic association of craftsmen,artists, conservators, academics and others who share a serious interest in the design of buildings, interiors and landscapes. Members represent architectural craftsmanship, other applied arts, fine arts, architecture and conservation. We welcome not only practitioners in these fields but anyone keen to broaden and share their knowledge
  • Tilthammer - Site giving information on the history of iron & steel making in the UK in general & Sheffield in particular with a large number of links to other historical metalwork sites.
  • York Consortium - An association of people in the historic city of York, England and its surrounding area who are actively engaged, or interested in the Conservation of its historic and artistic heritage, or the skills associated with conservation.