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The role of blacksmith at
Amberley was in place long before the Museum.
The original means
of transporting chalk and lime around the quarry
site was by horse and cart, and a blacksmith was
vital to ensure horses were adequately shod and
other repairs could be carried out on site.
These days blacksmith do not shoe horses
as it has become a separate craft since cars
became commonly used.
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Alex Smith
Amberley
Museum and Heritage Centre
has a resident blacksmith,
who runs the workshop as his
own business, Chalk Pit
Forge. You can watch him at
work on the commission that
he is making at the time.
This could involve
traditional blacksmith
skills, such as, forging,
splitting, twisting,
bending, punching or fire
welding hot steel or it may
involve designing, painting
or joining the product he is
working on. Please contact
the office or Alex for the
days he will be working at
the Museum.
Commissions can also be
given to Alex. He makes all
kinds of beautiful work and
his designs are bespoke to
the client and the area
where the final piece will
be displayed. Alex has a
degree in Artist
Blacksmithing and has
experience of making and
fitting gates, railings,
sculpture, furniture,
restoration work, lighting
and numerous other items.If you
would like further
information about the forge
or Alex's work please
contact:
Mobile :
07793679788
Website:
www.chalkpitforge.co.uk
E-mail:
alex@chalkpitforge.co.uk.
Alex does
one to one tuition for
adults of any age and
experience, please visit his
website for more details.
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