
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