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About Nick Bates

I'm a Blacksmith working in Surrey, England, UK. My business, Burrows Lea Forge operates from a Forge just outside Guildford in the village of Shere. I've been trading as a Blacksmith since 1992. Burrows Lea Forge specialises in hot forged Ironwork, designing and making bespoke items for both the public and domestic markets. To the casual onlooker, there seems to be two sides to my business, Artist Blacksmith and Traditional Forge worker, but as an Artisan I see no difference, if you love forging hot metals as I do.... its all the same!

One month on

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Nick Bates

One month on from the last post. We’ve been busy, despite the rain, ice and delays. The site is pretty much there now. Our steel containers and office are installed, water and electric are on. We’ve completed our preliminary cleaning … Continue reading →

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It begins….

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Nick Bates

Wrought Iron overthrow in store It begins at last, the Contract with The National Trust is signed, we have a Purchase Order. Site preparation is booked to start 2nd week in November and will take approximately 2 weeks, so we … Continue reading →

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So what’s this all about?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Nick Bates

Late Summer 2012 Burrows Lea Forge Ltd. was invited to submit a tender for the Conservation and Restoration of the ‘Tijou’ Gates at Petworth House West Sussex by The National Trust. The Petworth House Gates are in the Baroque style … Continue reading →

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