
A Warwickshire Blacksmith’s
Chedham’s Wheelwright’s and Blacksmith’s Yard, in rural England, was established in the 19th century.
It remained in the Chedham family until 1965 when, faced with declining demand, Bill Chedham, great, great grandson of the founder Thomas Chedham, closed the yard. These images were taken some 50 years after its closure.
Bill Chedham, last of the family line
Forge exterior
Forge interior
Paint preparation
Hanging tools
Homemade storage box
Live milts
Bench drill
Suppliers labels
Bench with nails
Pigment preparation
Bench and tools
Paint pots and rafters
Hanging tools & cobwebs
Beer bottle, ink bottle, lock
Paint Bench
Bench with tools and hanging tools
Waggon & cart nameplates