Armourer's Links
Huge links resource for armourers

Blacksmith Forum
IForgeIron's forum

Slack Tub Pub
Chat room for blacksmiths, run by Anvilfire (see their general link in the "Organizations" section)

Steelynx
The last word in metalworking links, thousands of them, well organised

Swedish Blacksmith Forum
with English titling

World Blacksmithing Email List
A Google group for smiths that keeps abreast of happenings

Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing School
Lists Bob Oake's courses in Lincolnshire.

Herefordshire College of Technology
...has a huge new facility in a wonderful location for teaching blacksmithing

John C. Campbell Folk School
A Mecca in the US

Peat Oberon's School of Blacksmithing
Outlines Peat's courses in Stockton-on-Tees

Simon Cooley's StudySculpture.com
Courses run throughout the summer from a forge/studio in Wales, offering 4 day courses in metal sculpture as well as other disciplines.

Stages de forge
Website detailing the courses offered at this French school of blacksmithing. Some lovely photos too!

The Blacksmiths Guild
(Previously The Guild of Wrought Ironwork Craftsmen of Wessex). Website with details of courses run at their own premises and training centre at Westpoint, near Exeter, Devon.

Warwickshire College
Offers a range of full-time courses, all including the essential skills of forgework, welding and fabrication, drawing and design, plus business management awareness. Our emphasis is on artistic blacksmithing skills, with students encouraged to develop their own style and compete at major events.

West Dean College
...runs a considerable number of courses related to blacksmithing. Most of these courses are for short periods and all require a fee.

Ancient Iberian blacksmithing and locksmithing
A large gallery of good photos of superb work from medieval to 18th c. Spanish ironwork

Brewery Arts Centre
Website of Arts Centre with mixed media exhibitions (may or may not have smithing work on display)

Fire and Iron Gallery
A Mecca for metal maniacs. Run by Lucy Quinnell, Fire and Iron is the premier metalwork gallery in the UK

Saltbox Gallery
A new Gallery in North Yorkshire featuring works by many artist blacksmiths (amongst others)

Adam Booth
Fabulous, stylish website with plenty of wonderful photos.

Adrian Wood
Website for Adrian Wood's UK Workshop.(more detail to be added soon)

Alan Dawson Associates Ltd
Art and Architectural Metalwork. Photos of Alan's fine quality high profile work located around the world

Alexander Weygers
Site dedicated to the deceased author, blacksmith, sculptor, engineer and ecologist who helped pioneer the rebirth of smithing. Info on his books.

Andrew Findlay
Andrew's forge at Eastnor in Herefordshire

Andrew Rowe
Visually superb website presenting Andy's modern work

Anthony Howe
Maker of fantastic wind-activated sculpture on Orcas Island, Washington, USA

Anwick Forge
Tim and Fran Mackereth's Forge in Lincolnshire

Archimet archetectural and creative metalwork
Work includes staircases, gates, stair rails, balustrades in a wide range of materials including mild and stainless steel , brass, bronze, aluminium and copper.

Atelier Zimmermann
An award winnning site which looks spectacular - but not to be entertained lightly on a dial-up connection.

B.Rourke & Co. Ltd.
Decorative components, specialist paints for ironwork, automatic gate openers, spiral staircases, ready made and bespoke items

Bethan Griffiths Design
Wood and iron exquisitely wrought - in collaboration with a furniture maker.

Bill Roberts
Ornamental Metalsmith from the USA also try his link to Artmetal.com.

Birdy Blacksmiths
Traditional blacksmiths

Blacksmith's Forge
South African shop run by Conrad Hicks covering modern and restoration work. Nicely organised site

Bruce Wilcock Forgings
Bruce manufactures polished, high quality hand forged tools, and decorative and commissioned items using traditional materials.

Burrow's Lea Forge
Nick Bates and Richard Hillam in Surrey do traditional work with an artistic attitude Individual Smiths and Their Businesses

Bushy Park Ironworks
Wrought iron furnishings from Ireland

Chris Topp
In addition to undertaking restoration work, Chris is the worlds last supplier of wrought iron stock

Chris Topp & Co - Specialists in historic and bespoke ironwork
Chris gives many details of his purist approach to fascinating projects he has undertaken.

Christoph Friedrich
Interesting and beautiful site by a European icon in metal work

Colin Phillips
Bespoke modern and traditional artistic ironwork by New Forest based blacksmith.

CompleteForge.com
William Catcheside's lovely site, full of useful information for potential customers.

Conran Sturdy
A very thorough website detailing the process of commissioning from design to finishing as well as a comprehensive gallery

Crane Forge
Alan Shaw specialises in bespoke, hand crafted Ironwork, restorations & general forgings and has been established for over twenty years

Crowsfoot Craft
Roger Foyster's forge, with on-line portfolio of his work

Dave Broadbent
Team producing high quality wrought iron in both classic & modern designs

Dave Cooper
Specialists in the reproduction and restoration of period wrought ironwork and designers of new and contemporary styles of forged metalwork all made using traditional blacksmithing techniques and jointing methods

David Tucker
Contemporary smith with a broad range of products. Comprehensive gallery

Deepdale Forge
Initial contact page of North Norfolk blacksmith James Spedding

Designer Steel
Period fittings, ornamental ironwork and furniture by Patrick Keefe

Doverhay Forge Studios
James Horrobin's forge in Minehead, Somerset

Eastington Forge
Michael Thomas's forge, a great site showcasing his traditional style work

Edinburgh Ironworks
New site run by the smiths themselves - replaces a broken link. Images of their own work and a library of work from various locations for inspiration

Endangered Species Art
Not strictly blacksmithing but well-made found object art in iron, displayed in an interesting site.

Errol Kukor
Highly evolved forged iron constructions, mostly of human or animal subjects

Ferretteria
Paul Mayhead's site at Angmering, West Sussex

Ferro Design
in Portugal. Modern works of art in iron, wood and clay.

Francesca Dimond
Sculptor in iron producing furniture and architectural works, many good photos, well presented

Fransham Forge
Nigel Barnett's prolific forge in Norfolk

Gali Art
Modern gothic work, interior and architectural

Giuseppe Pongolini
Contemporary wrought iron from Italy, displayed with verve

Giusseppe Lund
...has produced many large scale architectural pieces in addition to a wide variety of domestic sculptures and artefacts

Gorn
Russian Artists, site in Russian and English - Gothic/Art Neuveau

Gothic Blacksmiths
Spike and Tristan from Wales, artists and Blacksmiths - The sculpture has a scary feel.

Greg Abel
Greg uses traditional hot forging techniques to make a wide range of items

Hammer & Tongs
Paul Elliott FWCB, modern work displayed on a dynamic website.

Ian Gill
Contemporary work in forged metal as well as wood and stone

Ian Marshall
Welcome to Ian's fantastic and truly innovative world of forged sheet and tube

Ian Moran
Many great photos and a well laid-out and interesting personal profile

Ironoak Forge
Graham Chaplin's site. Excellent gallery

J.W. Barrett
Versatile smith in Worcestershire with large range of products

James Price
Elegant new site showcasing contemporary work from this Sussex based blacksmith

Jasper Johns
The website shows the wide range of works undertaken by this Bristol-based smith

Jon Mills
Impressive public works as well as smaller stuff

Jon Snow
Website dedicated to the work of Jon Snow, including his hand tools, commissions and Towavardo wagons

Julie Gross
Vibrant and energetic artworks that encompass visual, playful and tactile themes.

Komine Takayoshi
Cutting edge modern work from Japan

Lawrence W Walker
Extreme, unstoppable physical force and power expressed through defined lines and almost subliminal curves

Little Newsham Forge
Brian Russel's busy Yorkshire establishment producing top quality modern work. Many photos.

Malcolm Johnson, New Timber Forge
Hand Forged Ironwork - Furniture - Welding and Fabrication - Restoration - Repairs. Located near Brighton

Mark Dyvig
Good work well presented with online purchasing

Mart Salumaa
Estonian Smith, a smart contemporary multi-lingual site, with an excellent gallery.

Matthew Brown Blacksmiths Ltd
True industrial smiths

Meadow Forge
Dean Aggett in Exeter.

Medieval Weapon Art
American arms and armour reproductions

Melissa Cole
Sculptor in iron who also runs smithing courses

Metal Pig Forge
Joff Hopper's modern feeling site - complete with some seriously unique stoves!

Metalmorfosis
Spanish site with English translation - furniture, interior pieces

Metalmorphosis
Ralph Driesse from Australia. Modern work and purveyor of a product for blacksmiths

Michael Budd
An inspiring and alternative website showcasing this smith's particular talents, with stylish monochrome colour scheme

Michael Haase
Extensive gallery of wonderful modern work, now in English and French, as well as the original German.

Much Hadam Forge
The site of Richard Maynard and his work. Very stylish.

Newton Forge
Newton Forge has over 30 years of experience in the restoration and production of traditional wrought and cast ironwork and a reputation as one of the country’s leading specialists in working with heritage ironwork.

Nick Moran
A lovely website; simple and full of fabulous photos.

Oleg Shyshkin
Ukrainian smith living in Canada whose style combines Art Nouveau and Deco. Photos and drawings of many large architectural pieces

Paul Margettes
Lots of photos of art in iron, modern style

Paul Sheppard Blacksmiths
Specialises in high quality bespoke architectural and ornamental ironwork and artistic commissions. Located in Bristol

Phillip M Wiles
North Shropshire Smith, based in the town of Wem - Bright and colourful site with gallery.

Postville Blacksmith shop
Bob Bergman's large US forge which does original and subcontract work and rebuilds hammers

Ratho Byres Forge
P. Johnson & Company, new website showcasing a large body of artistic metalwork designed and made by the creative blacksmiths at Ratho Byres Forge, Scotland.

Red Willow Forge
Canadian Ted Howell's website features mostly traditional designs, some cunning hardware and a huge gallery

Richard A Jones
From our forge in the inspiring North Wales countryside, Heat and Beat - the artist blacksmith - specialises in the creation of high quality artistic metalwork

Richard Bent
...in Devon. Undertakes commissions in both functional art and pure sculpture

Roger Lee
Showing Roger's range of original work and faithful reproductions

Sebastian Fisher
A Flash-Powered site with graphics based on the artists iron work. In Spanish and English

Shelley Thomas - Artist Blacksmith
Architectural work and furnishings showcased in a beautiful site

Simon Cooley
A website showing Simon's work as a fabulous sculptor

Simon Ridley
Nice photos with an innovative and interesting layout

Stackwell Forge
Cambridgeshire smith Paul Bodger, specialising in traditional work with many large commissions to his credit

Steve Cooper
Using traditional craftsmanship we are able to manufacture all types of ornamental ironwork, barriers, gates and railings as well as very specialist one-offs

Terrence Clark, Artist Blacksmith
Many photos of Terry's excellent ironwork

The Art of Iron
Roy Wink specializes in the design forging and fabrication of fine decorative and functional Ironwork

The Real Wrought Iron Co.
The last supplier of the smith's original material. Much info and advice.

The Village Forge
Custom made iron and steelwork made to your own design from our forge in Tenterden Kent.

Trinity Forge
Site of Adrian Stapleton and his forge. Lovely simple, stylish site with plenty of good photos.

Utopia Forge
Andy Quirk and Robert Kranenborg, modern work

Verdigris
Verdigris designs and makes artistic and functional metalwork for both domestic and commercial customers

Worthington Forge Works
Custom designed iron works made to your specifications. We specialize in Brass Rail Systems and Tubing, Cast Fittings, Glass Racks & Foot Rails

ABANA - Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America
Extensive site with much info from across the pond

Building Conservation Directory
Of use to those engaged in historic architectural work

Eastlake and Beachell
Independent insurance brokers and financial advisors. Specialist insurance schemes for Farriers and Blacksmiths.

Henry Cort Project in Fareham
Part of the Fareham Council's website, detailing an ambitious and successful big-iron project

Hephaistos
German blacksmithing magazine, some English content.

International Association of Designing Blacksmiths
In German

Irish Artis Blacksmiths Association
Our purose is to promote, encourage, advise and help artist blacksmiths and decorative metal workers working in Ireland.

Mesothelioma Prognosis
Since asbestos has the ability to resist heat and fire, the harmful material was commonly used to fireproof forges and protect those that worked around them, including blacksmiths. Clothing and gloves that were worn by blacksmiths also often contained asbestos in order to protect the individual's body from heat and sparks. Small asbestos fibers could have been inhaled, potentially leading to mesothelioma. Mesothelioma Prognosis is a resource which covers all aspects of the horrible disease including the causes, diagnosis, and prognosis.

National Heritage Ironwork Group
NHIG is campaigning to set standards for competence in the restoration of Great Britain's vast heritage of historic ironwork

National Ornamental Metals Museum
in Memphis, Tennessee, USA

North Texas Blacksmith's Association
An ABANA chapter with an interesting website

PleuralMesothelioma.com
A site on Asbestos related disease and causes. Asbestos was used a great deal in the blacksmith industry up until the 1980s for its heat resistant properties. Many people who worked with and around asbestos in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma due to its long latency period.

UK Steel Association
What it is, where to buy it, how it's made, technical publications, links... A site dedicated to our favourite material

Alexander Weygers
Site dedicated to the deceased author, blacksmith, sculptor, engineer and ecologist who helped pioneer the rebirth of smithing. Info on his books.

Astragal (formerly Skipjack) Press
Many books of interest to smiths... But check our own Books page first please!

Blacksmiths Gazette
and...

BlacksmithsJournal
Two good magazines

Brain Press
Charles Lewton-Brains' Website: If you're into jewellery making, repoussee or small scale metal, this is for you. Charles demonstrated his fold forming process to BABA at our 25th Anniversary AGM to much acclaim.

ESI - publisher of External Works
This is an advertising service which links contractors to buyers - excellent for gaining access to councils and architects, for example

Good Metalwork Guide
Submit your suggestions for exceptional British pieces to be included in this compendium

Hephaistos
Site for the superb German based magazine on the art of forged iron. Enough English translations to keep you reading for hours.

Mumford Books
Antiquarian, quality second-hand books for sale. Blacksmithing and engineering are among the subjects collected by this specialist

Woodhead Publishing
Good technical books purchasable online

CruSteel
Seller of specialist steels, many data sheets on steels

Forge and Burner Designs
Loads of information and plans (part of the Metalsmiths Ring)

Metal Finishing UK
Info from the specialists

Metal Finishing USA
Info from the specialists

The Golden Mean
Everything you were afraid to ask about on this subject

Abacus Construction Index
A listing of building products suppliers which any smith doing architectural work would do well to join

AnvilfireOnline
lively US metalworking information resource, well-stocked and often updated.

Arador Armour Library
Very impressive site. Information on learning to make armour; discussion board

Armour Archive
The strange and wonderful world of armour making, at your fingertips

ArtMetal Project
Now just an archive, but it is still a huge resource of metalworking info.

Blacksmith's Ring
Now administered by Anvilfire, a ring of interconnected smithing sites.

Doors Resource UK
Sister site to Abacus Construction, with info on doors and suppliers of door fittings - a good list for smiths to join

Elektric Anvil/Blacksmith's Compendium
(Now at Celtic Knot).Mostly an archive, but a big one

I Forge Iron
Another impressive blacksmithing resource with galleries, forums, how-to projects, tools, tricks and information.

Lytton Creek Blacksmiths
Pretty much an archive now, but still interesting

Metal Weight Calculator
Choose your alloy, cross-section and length and it will give you the weight.

Scottish Ironwork
A celebration of the Scottish ironwork tradition.On this site you will find historical information on Scottish Foundries and ironworkers, a searchable online database, a discussion forum, technical information area and a special features page.

B&S Massey Limited
Forging Machinery of all shapes and sizes

Glendale Forge
UK provider of smiths tools - interesting on-line catalogue

KA 75 Striking Hammers
Unique pneumatic striking hammers (American)

Massey Anyang
Massey's import enterprise selling new high-quality one-piece power hammers

Sahinler Air Hammers (Ironwood, LLC / Brian Russell Designs)
US dealer in big Turkish made hammers

Sheffield Tool Collection
Info about the worlds largest collection of Sheffield-made tools. Not many photos.

StrikerTool Company
US supplier of Chinese forging hammers and other useful things

Vaughan's
UK provider of smith's tools