Forge Four Blacksmithing

Johnny James, Managing Editor
Courtesy of Forge Four Blacksmithing

Forge Four is based at the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, a working museum, in Sheffield. David Southgate is the resident Artist Blacksmith.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Road SouthSheffieldS7 2QW View map
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Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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False Note at Site Gallery

Site Gallery welcomes Freya Dooley’s solo show ‘False Note’, which examines the musical and idiomatic meanings of the term.

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