My Story
Shoeing the brewery horse; David looks on, as Alfie Hinsley hot-fits the newly made shoe.
Photo by Julie Martin, 1971
In the Beginning
In the Beginning
The Old Mission Forge, Newthorpe, Notts.Â
The Old Mission Forge, Newthorpe, Notts.Â
My life as a 'blacksmith' began in 1970 working as a 'Saturday Boy' under the watchful eye of 'Master Blacksmith' Terry Martin, who in 1971, took me on to become his bound apprentice, under The Worshipful Company of Farriers apprenticeship scheme.
Terry was to become my lifelong friend and mentor.
From left to right: David, (the Kimberley Brewery horse), Alfie Hinsley, Terry Martin.
Photo by Julie Martin, 1971
The Old Mission Forge
The Old Mission Forge
Bewdley Museum
Bewdley Museum
The Smiddy, East Saltoun
The Smiddy, East Saltoun
Scarrington Forge
Scarrington Forge
GILL & SON
GILL & SON
