Forge Collection

Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, 1934
Taken from a Report of Special Conference regarding the Development of the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield City Council, Sep 1934.Rivelin Mill, Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin Hotel, St Michaels RC Cemetery

A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815
Includes Greenland Engine.Original at Local Studies S33S

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

The prayer at Valley Forge. Print showing George Washington, kneeling on one knee, praying in a grove of trees, his hores nearby

Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas
LSE4315221 Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas, 1888. Swiss art, 19th century, symbolism. Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Hungary)

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)
BAL16108 The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c.1770s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 105x140 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; English, out of copyright

Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths
Fittleworth Smithy interior. Two blacksmiths, one working at the forge and one at the anvil. Many tools and horseshoes shown

Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse
A blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse. There are discarded horseshoes on the floor, and more hanging from a rack on the wall. Date: circa 1960s

Dockyard Workers on board HMS Coventry, Second World War
Photograph showing dockyard workers, including a rivetters boy working with a portable forge, refitting HMS Coventry during the Second World War, 1940

Cockney Blacksmith / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries

Blacksmith, Southrop BBL_02524
The Forge, Southrop, Cotswold, Gloucestershire. Interior view of the Forge, showing the blacksmith at work. Photographed in 1938 by Sydney Alfred Pitcher

Employees of John Henry Dickinson Ltd, Cutlers, Lowfield Cutlery Forge, Guernsey Road
Original at Sheffield City Archives: MD8238/6/2

BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel. Photograph, c1903

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

The Prayer at Valley Forge From the original painting by Henry Brueckner /. Print showing George Washington praying under trees at Valley Forge; military camp in background. Date 1889, c1889

The Old Smithy, Gretna Green, Scotland

Village Blacksmith
Village blacksmith at work at his forge. circa 1905

The blacksmith, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206259 The blacksmith, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The blacksmith)

Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (see detail 157311)
CHT164036 Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (see detail 157311) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Metallurgy: "The great forge of Fourchambault Detail
JLJ4595970 Metallurgy: " The great forge of Fourchambault Detail. Painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839 Fourchambault

Industrial Revolution: "La grande forge de Fourchambault"
JLJ4653139 Industrial Revolution: " La grande forge de Fourchambault" Detail of painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839

The Forge of Vulcan by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660)

Label, Grande Champagne Sazerac, de Forge & Fils
Label, Grande Champagne, Sazerac de Forge & Fils. 1811

The Forge, c. 1815. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Forge, c. 1815. Found in the collection of the Frick Collection, New York

ABRAHAM DARBY (1678-1717). English ironmaster. Darby at his forge and the discovery of cast iron. Etching, English, 19th century

Farrier at his Forge
A farrier and his boy apprentice in a forge in Reading, Berkshire, England

Chinley 28491_008
Chimney at Forge Bleach Works, Chinley, Derbyshire, 2013

The forging of files
5311826 The forging of files; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the forging of files, Sheffield. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working
NWI4826478 Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.; (add.info.: Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): gunsmith forging muskets to arm the Minutemen before
NWI4842259 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): gunsmith forging muskets to arm the Minutemen before the war, years 1770

United States, State of California: Blacksmith in his Reconstitution workshop in Sutter's Fort, Sacramento
NWI4964671 United States, State of California: Blacksmith in his Reconstitution workshop in Sutter's Fort, Sacramento; (add.info.: United States)

Formation of a blacksmith at the Indian School of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA)
NWI4899069 Formation of a blacksmith at the Indian School of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA), circa 1880 - Reproduction in duotone reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Blacksmith training

Portrait of a french forger Emmanuel Jean de la coste condemned to pillory, 1760 (engraving)
ELD4923868 Portrait of a french forger Emmanuel Jean de la coste condemned to pillory, 1760 (engraving); (add.info.: In 1760)

Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928747 Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205690 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms
FLO4644456 City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms. From an Aschaffenburg Guild Book, 1598. He holds a golden lily, and she a rose

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist)
FLO4608266 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist, chemist and botanist) - Eau forte by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790229 Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the iron in France, from the blacksmith to the steel industry, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)
DUV4199526 Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

France, Centre, Loiret (45), Orleans: forging workshop with outside a woman and her baby and a little girl
LUX4758053 France, Centre, Loiret (45), Orleans: forging workshop with outside a woman and her baby and a little girl and her doll, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loiret (45)

Building a Locomotive (colour litho)
3626851 Building a Locomotive (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Locomotive)

Horrible suicide of a madman - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950108 Horrible suicide of a madman - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Roman antiquite: the king of Rome Tarquin the elder (tarquinius priscus or lucumon) (616-578 BC)
ELD4965550 Roman antiquite: the king of Rome Tarquin the elder (tarquinius priscus or lucumon) (616-578 BC) visits blacksmiths in their workshop

View of the exit of the workers of the Imperial cannon foundry of the arsenal of Bourges in the Cher
ELD4965148 View of the exit of the workers of the Imperial cannon foundry of the arsenal of Bourges in the Cher (View of the exit of the workers of the Imperial cannon foundry of the arsenal of)

Roman mythology: Venus, Cupid and Vulcan - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4974652 Roman mythology: Venus, Cupid and Vulcan - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

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"Forging History: From Valley Forge to the Blacksmith's Forge" Step into the past with a glimpse of history through these captivating images and maps. 🗺️✨ Uncover the secrets of Rivelin Valley Estate in 1934 as you explore its hidden treasures on this vintage map. Travel back to 1797 and witness Sheffield, a bustling town in Yorkshire, beautifully depicted by W. Fairbank and engraved by Thomas Harris. Marvel at the grand vision of W. And J. Fairbank's plan for a canal connecting Sheffield to Tinsley in 1815, showcasing their innovative spirit. Experience the solemn prayer at Valley Forge, where George Washington sought strength during America's fight for independence. Immerse yourself in Arnold Bocklin's masterpiece "Centaur at the Village Blacksmith, " an evocative painting that captures both myth and reality. Witness blacksmiths honing their craft outside their forge, their skilled hands shaping metal with precision and strength. Step inside Fittleworth Smithy, where two blacksmiths work tirelessly amidst sparks flying, creating objects that withstand time itself. Transport yourself to the cusp of industrial revolution with "The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, " an oil painting depicting a bustling forge scene from the 1770s. Witness history unfold as Washington stands side by side with Lafayette at Valley Forge—a testament to friendship forged through adversity. Watch in awe as a blacksmith skillfully works his magic within his fiery forge—each strike forging creations that will stand strong against any challenge they face. Glimpse into everyday life as a blacksmith expertly shoes a Metropolitan Police horse—a vital role ensuring law enforcement can swiftly protect our communities. Journey aboard HMS Coventry during World War II alongside dockyard workers who tirelessly labor to forge a mighty vessel that will defend our shores.