Archive for May, 2012
9 lamps from London
A selection of cast iron and ornamental lamps from around the centre of London Pall Mall Institute of Directors Large Globe lamp, Canada House, Trafalgar Square Brass Lamp, Imperial Pub, Leicester Square China Town Shaftsbury Hotel White Horse Pub, Soho
Posted in: Inspiration
Materials: Cast Iron
Tags: Lamp, London
Chelsea flower sculpture show
On this morning’s breakfast news I spotted a fabulous metal sculpture as a backdrop to the weather forecasts. On further investigation I found out it was the M&G Garden at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, designed by Andy Sturgeon. I
Shed of the year 2012
The latest announcement from Shed of the year 2012 sponsored by Cuprinol SHED FAQ: Win £1000 Entry open now – add your shed here Entry will close May 20th 2012 : Public voting May 21st 2012 Shed Week 2012 –
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Tags: Shed of the Year
A day at the forge
Thanks to my relatives I had the chance to spend the day as a blacksmith. Up at Standalone Farm next to Letchworth Garden City, Jo Fry runs a one day blacksmith course. After a chat and a safety brief we
Posted in: Blacksmithing
Tags: forge
Bently and Skinner – Jewellers Workshop
Bently and Skinner moved into 55 Piccadilly back in 2010 and have an on site workshop where they repair jewellery and resize rings. They have kindly placed this in a room with a window facing the street so you the
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Tags: workshopshed
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
