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Background imageHammer Collection: Farriery may become a lost art, but the ancient smithy at Blaydon flourishes now

Farriery may become a lost art, but the ancient smithy at Blaydon flourishes now, for Messrs. Bell and Company, the owners, have turned their attention almost exclusively to the making of boat hooks

Background imageHammer Collection: Katya Wyeth, German actress and model, pictured 25th August 1972

Katya Wyeth, German actress and model, pictured 25th August 1972

Background imageHammer Collection: Valerie Gaunt, British actress, will be starring in her first film

Valerie Gaunt, British actress, will be starring in her first film, The Curse of Frankenstein as Justine, Pictured Wednesday 3rd April 1957

Background imageHammer Collection: Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale

Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale, West London in 1975. Piers Corbyn was a member of The Young Liberals

Background imageHammer Collection: A blacksmith at work in Kings Norton, West Midlands, England

A blacksmith at work in Kings Norton, West Midlands, England. Picture taken circa 1930s. Suggested date 1st June 1935

Background imageHammer Collection: Actor Jonathan Linsley - who plays Crusher in BBC TV

Actor Jonathan Linsley - who plays Crusher in BBC TVs Last of the Summer Wine series - got the fun under way at a Holme Valley charity fete

Background imageHammer Collection: St Peters Church on Thornaby village green, workman Gary Sayer at work

St Peters Church on Thornaby village green, workman Gary Sayer at work on restoration. 3rd February 1986

Background imageHammer Collection: BBC Sports reporter and former Daily Mirror sports correspondent Tony Gubba will not

BBC Sports reporter and former Daily Mirror sports correspondent Tony Gubba will not sell his house in Formby near Southport to a cat owner because of nesting birds in the garden

Background imageHammer Collection: A sculptor working on a sculpture of an angel for the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool

A sculptor working on a sculpture of an angel for the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool. The foundation stone for the cathedral was laid in July 1904, and it was consecrated in 1924

Background imageHammer Collection: Jack Amos, farrier who makes his own horseshoes at his 147 year old blacksmith

Jack Amos, farrier who makes his own horseshoes at his 147 year old blacksmiths shop in Ponteland

Background imageHammer Collection: A British officer (right) is pictured at a stables in The Hull

A British officer (right) is pictured at a stables in The Hull, East Riding and Yorkshire Area. Note to editors. It is possible that these soldiers are part of the East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry

Background imageHammer Collection: Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Background imageHammer Collection: The village blacksmith in a new setting. Tank Corps members carrying out repairs on an

The village blacksmith in a new setting. Tank Corps members carrying out repairs on an anvil at their West Country headquarters. Picture is passed by Censors

Background imageHammer Collection: West Ham new boy Jimmy Greaves hammering some nails. In a dramatic deal Tottenham

West Ham new boy Jimmy Greaves hammering some nails. In a dramatic deal Tottenham gave the Hammers 30-year old Greaves and 100, 000 for Martin Peters. Circa August 1970

Background imageHammer Collection: Sandra Thistlewait and Jean Wordsworth testing cases with their rubber hammers

Sandra Thistlewait and Jean Wordsworth testing cases with their rubber hammers. 12th October 1970

Background imageHammer Collection: Mr A Smith, the smith of the forge, Sutton Valence, Kent. 5th November 1935

Mr A Smith, the smith of the forge, Sutton Valence, Kent. 5th November 1935

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith at work in the Old Forge, Iver. Circa 1936

Blacksmith at work in the Old Forge, Iver. Circa 1936

Background imageHammer Collection: Oxfordshire sculptor John Buckley seen here at work in his Wallingford studio

Oxfordshire sculptor John Buckley seen here at work in his Wallingford studio. 10th January 1969

Background imageHammer Collection: Teesside 2000 Tourist Attractions Feature, 22nd July 1993

Teesside 2000 Tourist Attractions Feature, 22nd July 1993. Blacksmith Peat Oberon, busy at work in his shop in the Preston Park Museum

Background imageHammer Collection: Militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote

Militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote. Seen in a museum in South Kensington, London. Pictured is a hammer and catapult used for smashing windows

Background imageHammer Collection: Going, Going, Gone! Auctioneer, Philip Walker of Lithgow Sons and Partners

Going, Going, Gone! Auctioneer, Philip Walker of Lithgow Sons and Partners, Stokesley with some of the cars including a 1935 Standard Nine which are under the hammer in todays sale. 28th June 1995

Background imageHammer Collection: Workmen adding the finishing touches to the new trim and assembly hall at Longbridge for

Workmen adding the finishing touches to the new trim and assembly hall at Longbridge for British Leylands new Mini Metro. 4th May 1979

Background imageHammer Collection: Richard Wadding seen here at work at the cottage cooperage at Killinick in County Wexford

Richard Wadding seen here at work at the cottage cooperage at Killinick in County Wexford. The business consists of making barrels, churns, butter keelers and wooden buckets out of old barrels

Background imageHammer Collection: Cider being kegged at the Bulmers Cider Mill in Plough Lane, Hereford. Circa 1959

Cider being kegged at the Bulmers Cider Mill in Plough Lane, Hereford. Circa 1959

Background imageHammer Collection: A stonemason working on a detail of the Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool

A stonemason working on a detail of the Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool, . The foundation stone for the cathedral was laid in July 1904, and it was consecrated in 1924

Background imageHammer Collection: Workman Charlie Harris new on the job at Blair Drummond Safari & Leisure Park near

Workman Charlie Harris new on the job at Blair Drummond Safari & Leisure Park near Stirling in Scotland 22nd April 1970. Charlie 19

Background imageHammer Collection: A Blacksmith works in his forge, hammering out a metal sheet on his anvil. Circa 1940

A Blacksmith works in his forge, hammering out a metal sheet on his anvil. Circa 1940

Background imageHammer Collection: The art of making Millstones is all but forgotten nowadays

The art of making Millstones is all but forgotten nowadays, yet at the start of the century it was one of the key industrial processes

Background imageHammer Collection: Women Cobblers at work manufacturing boots for the army during the Second World War

Women Cobblers at work manufacturing boots for the army during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageHammer Collection: Women bricklayer working on construction site. February 1987

Women bricklayer working on construction site. February 1987

Background imageHammer Collection: London Fashion Fair International: Model Laura Venner, 22 helping to fix up the stand for

London Fashion Fair International: Model Laura Venner, 22 helping to fix up the stand for Taramina and Watch Your Step Limited. April 1975 75-1856-004

Background imageHammer Collection: West Berlin, Germany 3 months after relaxation of border crossing by GDR Government

West Berlin, Germany 3 months after relaxation of border crossing by GDR Government. This allowed east german citizens to cross into west Berlin and west Germany Pictured: 18th February 1990

Background imageHammer Collection: Margaret Thatcher at the foundation stone laying ceremony at St Peters Basin

Margaret Thatcher at the foundation stone laying ceremony at St Peters Basin, Newcastle Quayside

Background imageHammer Collection: World War II Women. The blacksmiths mother takes over the forge whilst the soldiers are

World War II Women. The blacksmiths mother takes over the forge whilst the soldiers are away fighting. She is seen here forging chains for navy. March 1941 P010276

Background imageHammer Collection: Mr. John parker, a cooper for 30 years, at work on a rum cask bound for one of Her

Mr. John parker, a cooper for 30 years, at work on a rum cask bound for one of Her Majestys ships

Background imageHammer Collection: Smiths at work in the 100-year-old blacksmiths shop owned by James Luke

Smiths at work in the 100-year-old blacksmiths shop owned by James Luke and Co at Blaydon. 8th February 1930

Background imageHammer Collection: Spiked shoes, to prevent slipping on frozen roads, being fitted at a Blaydon smithy

Spiked shoes, to prevent slipping on frozen roads, being fitted at a Blaydon smithy. December 1935

Background imageHammer Collection: Still plying his trade is Mr. F. Knott, the village blacksmith at Riding Mill

Still plying his trade is Mr. F. Knott, the village blacksmith at Riding Mill

Background imageHammer Collection: Mr. Charlton Amos working in his blacksmiths workshop at Heddon-on-the-Wall

Mr. Charlton Amos working in his blacksmiths workshop at Heddon-on-the-Wall

Background imageHammer Collection: Builder John Cain putting the final touches to a street of 150 year old houses at Beamish

Builder John Cain putting the final touches to a street of 150 year old houses at Beamish Museum

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Alan Hood got into the record books by making 50 horseshoes in just two hours

Blacksmith Alan Hood got into the record books by making 50 horseshoes in just two hours

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Ned Charlton who is the blacksmith in Corbridge, Northumberland

Blacksmith Ned Charlton who is the blacksmith in Corbridge, Northumberland

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Craig Knowles at work in his forge

Blacksmith Craig Knowles at work in his forge

Background imageHammer Collection: A blacksmith at work in a forge

A blacksmith at work in a forge

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Harry Amos whos family have owned the old forge at Heddon-on-the-Wall for

Blacksmith Harry Amos whos family have owned the old forge at Heddon-on-the-Wall for 90 years with a pint of beer in one hand and a blacksmiths hammer in the other

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Joe Baty, of Hexham making horseshoes

Blacksmith Joe Baty, of Hexham making horseshoes

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Mr. Kirkup and new apprentice Mr. Garrett at Beamish Museum

Blacksmith Mr. Kirkup and new apprentice Mr. Garrett at Beamish Museum

Background imageHammer Collection: Blacksmith Robert Ormiston of Otterburn making horseshoes

Blacksmith Robert Ormiston of Otterburn making horseshoes



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