The Gates to Shakespeare's Globe, London, UK - 1991

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140 blacksmiths from 14 different countries each made a motif from a Shakespeare play (a nettle, a shrimp, a mermaid, a flea, etc.) to fix onto frames made by Brian Russell. Gates commissioned from Richard Quinnell Limited by Pentagram / Shakepeare's Globe. BABA held a wonderful 'forge-in' at the Globe, and Blue Peter filmed the event, with presenter Romana having a go at hitting hot iron.

The Gates to Shakespeare's Globe, London, UK - 1991