Wrought iron Garden Canopies
We have been increasingly busy making more bespoke wrought iron garden canopy and porch structures. Here are a few that we installed last year.
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Wells Cathedral Handrails
In 2018 we were fortunate enough to be selected to make new handrails for four of the towers at Wells Cathedral.
Maid of the Bridge Sculpture, Bath
In December 2018 we were pleased to finally see the installation and unveiling of a project that has taken 3 years to reach completion.
Temples of Relief
Toilet, lavatory, loo, WC … we all call it something different, but not many of us tend to call it a ‘Temple of Relief’ these days.
Charming internal handrail
We recently fitted a charming handrail for an internal staircase at a property in Monkton Combe, Bath.
Hand forged in our Larkhall workshop two sections of 20mm diameter handrail were made to fit a lower staircase and two short steps.
Jack joins us on his journey
We are delighted to welcome Jack Waygood to the Ironart team for a five week stint on his journeymanship. He joins us after smithing at numerous workshops including with Ian Moran in the Black Country, Jo Williams at Bristol Docks and Roberto Giordani in Cesena, Italy.
Thomas Coffe heads off…
Hard to believe but almost a year has passed since journeyman blacksmith Thomas joined us back in September 2015, as part of his apprenticeship with the Compagnons du Devoir (also known as the Compagnons du Tours de France).
Lower Lodge Gateway, Ashton Court
The Lower Lodge Gateway (or Gatehouse) was once the main entrance to impressive Ashton Court in Bristol. Built in c. 1805 it was constructed at its location to allow a picturesque carriage drive from the City of Bristol to Ashton Court’s main west front.
Luke Hannaford celebrates 40 years with Ironart!
To look at him, you wouldn’t think it was possible, but this year sees Ironart’s Luke Hannaford celebrate an amazing 40 years of service with us!
Bartlett Street Quarter: then and now
Many of you will know that we were involved in the restoration of the beautiful overthrow which hangs high up above the shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and antiques centre of the Bartlett St Quarter in Bath.