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As part of Wadhurst Culture’s ambitions to showcase creativity in the local area this video showcases the work of blacksmith Andrew Powell and his daughter, Verity, who work from Castle Forge in Wadhurst, a historical village in the High Weald in East Sussex. The area had a thriving iron industry from Roman times to the 18th Century, so they maintain an honourable tradition.
Andrew’s work is both functional and creative. Functional aspects include maintaining and repairing farm machinery and making railings – examples of which are on Wadhurst High Street. On the creative side he has designed and made a number of beautiful items including the forge reproduction on the village sign, intricate wrought iron gates, decorative hinges for large doors and the benches in the village memorial garden and nearby bus stop.
Verity is an apprentice blacksmith and also a prop maker. She focuses on the creative side of blacksmithing and makes her own designs focussing on birds and animals including commissioned sculptures, some made up of ‘scrap’ pieces of metal.
Andrew and Verity say that the ornamental aspect of their work is increasing, and they think this is the future for blacksmithing in general. There is a strong demand for bespoke items such as curtain poles, fireplace sets and gates.

This video was made by Konrad Kopec (http://jeraproductions.com) and produced by Jo Daykin (https://www.daykinlive.com) for Wadhurst Culture (https://www.wadhurstculture.org.uk). It was funded by Wealden District Council and The Chalk Cliff Trust.

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