The Smithy, Allerford, Somerset
This blacksmiths workshop or 'smithy' was built in the mid 19th century. At this time all towns and most villages would have had a blacksmiths. This one is rare because it is still fully working. Most had fallen out of use by the mid 20th century. Find out more about forges and other metal working industries in our Teachers' Kit - Forges and Foundries.
