• 12. The Fire Irons

  • Apr 30 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
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12. The Fire Irons

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  • Fire irons. We’ve been forging them for centuries – literally. Blacksmiths have been making them since, well, the Iron Age. They sit at number 12 on our list of the greatest products we make in Britain.

    In this episode of The Factory Next Door, we visit ironwork company Nigel Tyas to see how they blend old techniques with modern tools and handcraft fire irons, as well as wrought iron lighting and curtain poles.

    Brothers Gareth and Dan show us around their South Yorkshire factory. We learn how to test the skill of a blacksmith, chat about the joy – and effort – of hammering at an anvil, give praise to bi-fold doors, and wonder why the siblings don’t argue more often.

    Say hello on Instagram, search the ‘The Factory Next Door’ or email steve@thefactorynextdoor.com

    Let’s make more makers!
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