Blacksmiths Collection (page 5)

Blacksmiths outside their foundry or forge, USA
Three blacksmiths and two other men outside a foundry or forge, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Industry / Smith 1827
" A smith is one who works on iron, and who from that metal manufactures a vast variety of articles useful in the arts of life, and of great importance to domestic comfort". Date: 1827

The Village Blacksmith by G Carlton Wallace
The Village Blacksmith by G. Carlton Wallace. First produced Theatre Royal, Bury, 20th February 1903 and Theatre Royal, Stratford, 1st August 1904. Date: circa 1904

British troops shoeing horses at village near the front, WW1
British soldiers shoeing horses at a village near the Front in 1915. Date: 1915

Mucklestone Anvil
A plaque at Mucklestone, Shropshire, England, where a blacksmith reversed Queen Margarets horseshoes to aid her escape from the Battle of Blore Heath, 23 September 1459. Date: 15th century

Rasping a Hoof
A farrier removing an old horseshoe. Date: 1960s

Old Smithy Interior
The interior of an old smithy (blacksmiths shop) at Colne Engaine, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Shaping a Horseshoe
A young farrier (blacksmith) uses a hammer and chisel on his anvil to shape a horseshoe. Date: 1960s

French Blacksmith
A French marechal-ferrant (blacksmith) shoeing a horse. Date: circa 1845

The Blacksmith of Ruhla, c. 1854 (fresco) (detail) (see also 311146)
XPH311142 The Blacksmith of Ruhla, c.1854 (fresco) (detail) (see also 311146) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

The Blacksmith of Ruhla, c. 1854-55 (fresco) (see also 311142)
XPH311146 The Blacksmith of Ruhla, c.1854-55 (fresco) (see also 311142) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

The Blacksmiths Shop Signed and dated, lower right: Jo: [symbol] Wright
The Blacksmiths Shop Signed and dated, lower right: " Jo:[symbol] Wright | Pinx [symbol] 1771.", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

Picture No. 10752108
FARRIER - shoeing Horse, new shoe being nailed on Date:

Picture No. 10766793
Horse Shoeing Blacksmith / Farrier Date:

Farrier shoeing horse, Haras du Pin, Normandy, France, March

Farrier making horseshoe, Haras du Pin, Normandy, France, March

Blacksmiths at work. Note heavy leather aprons worn as protection from hot metal and charcoal. From Johannes Baptista della Porta Magia Naturalis Nuremberg 1715. First edition Naples 1558

Red-hot metal rod reaching white heat, close up

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Radicondoli. Horse Center of the State Forest Department Il Caggio. Lodging-house For the Horses Retired After Raceing the Siena Palio Race. the Farrier

Pythagorean harmonics, 1492 artwork C016 / 8941
Pythagorean harmonics. 15th-century artwork of an account of experiments on musical harmonics and the octave, said to have been carried out by 5th-century BC Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras

A blacksmiths workshop depicted on traditional Portuguese Azulejo tiles on a building in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Blacksmiths Shop - North Vietnam
Two Colonial French officers have their Vietnamese ponies re-shod at a Tonkin (Dap Cau)French Military Forge, North Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Marriage Certifcate from Gretna Green
Marriage Certifcate from The Old Blacksmiths Shop Gretna Green. The local blacksmith and his anvil have become the lasting symbols of Gretna Green weddings. Date: 1929

Gretna Green Anvil and Richard Rennison
Richard Rennison - the Gretna Green Anvil Priest 1926 - 1940, pictured with books recording over 2000 marriages overseen at the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna in seven years

Cockington Forge, Devon, England, where huge quantities of midget horseshoes for holidaymakers are made yearly on the old forge. Date: 1950s

Harlestone Smithy
A corner of the stone-built village of Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England, with a glimpse of its old smithy (blacksmiths). Date: late 1950s

Forging Wrought Iron
Forging wrought iron gates. Date: 1960s

Claverdon Blacksmith s
The old smithy (blacksmiths shop) at Claverdon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1950s

Dunchurch Forge
The Old Forge, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, England, reputed to be the original smithy on which Henry Wadsworth Longfellow based his poem The Village Blacksmith (1842). Date: 1950s

Auld Smiddy Road House
The Auld Smiddy Road House, a modern roadhouse beside the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Greta Green, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Cleaning a Hoof
A farrier cleaning a horses hoof before fitting a new horseshoe. Date: 1960s

Fitting a Hot Horseshoe
A farrier putting on a hot horseshoe. Date: 1960s

Pangbourne Smithy
The lovely old smithy (blacksmiths) at Pangbourne, Berkshire, England. Note the nice fat chimney! Date: 1930s

East Dean Farrier
The old Farriers Shop at East Dean, Sussex, England. Above the door can be seen the last yoke used by oxen in Sussex. Date: 1930s

Blacksmiths Interior
The interior of a country farriers at Hatfield Peveril, near Chelmsford, Essex, England, with its miscellany of tools and equipment. Date: 1930s

Apprentice Blacksmiths
Boys, apprentices, learning how to be blacksmiths. Date: early 1930s

Female Blacksmiths
German women blacksmiths at work. Date: early 1930s

Female Blacksmith
A German woman blacksmith heating her irons in the furnace. Date: early 1930s

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Chinese Blacksmith
A travelling blacksmith in China

Military Blacksmith
If horses are essential to yesterdays armies, the blacksmith is essential to keep them well shod : this marechal ferrant is at work in a French cavalry camp

Chinese Blacksmith 2
A Chinese blacksmith at work

Java Blacksmith
A Javanese blacksmith at his anvil

Kent Blacksmith / 1907
Geerings Forge, in Rolvenden, Kent

Breton Smithy / 19147
Outside the smithy at Pont- Aven Date: 1914

Old Blacksmiths Shop Wedding Room, Gretna Green, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

C17 Blacksmiths
Two smiths at work at an anvil, beneath a sign representing three roses

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"Preserving the Craft: A Glimpse into the World of Blacksmiths" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmith tools were meticulously crafted and cherished. Explore Herm, Channel Islands, and stumble upon the quaint Blacksmiths Cottage nestled amidst nature's beauty. Ascend La Rosiere Steps as you witness skilled blacksmiths working diligently outside their forge, shaping metal with fiery determination. Transport yourself to the 19th century, where a blacksmith's bond with his loyal companion was unbreakable. Witness the harmonious relationship between a blacksmith and his majestic horse at a Farriers Shop. Journey to 1932 London and meet an intriguing Cockney Blacksmith who captivates hearts with his charming wit and skillful hands. Marvel at a C17 woodcut depicting a strong yet humble blacksmith immersed in his craft. Immerse yourself in history as you step inside the Forge at Fourchambault through an exquisite oil on canvas painting. Feel the heat radiating from roaring flames as masterful hands shape metal into works of art. Discover Northop Smithy, where generations of knowledge have been passed down through centuries. Experience unity as The Society of United Irishmen takes an oath against English rule in a powerful engraving that symbolizes resistance and resilience. Uncover tales from Chatterbox magazine featuring captivating stories about extraordinary blacksmiths who mesmerized readers with their skills and dedication. Reflect on Scotland after Culloden, witnessing how resilient communities rebuilt themselves under challenging circumstances. Blacksmithing is not just a profession; it is an art form that has stood the test of time. From ancient times to modern-day workshops, these skilled craftsmen continue to shape our world one hammer strike at a time – preserving tradition while forging ahead into new frontiers.