The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
“First mentioned in 1299 and receiving its first Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths is one of the oldest City of London Livery companies and is ranked 40th in the Order of Precedence.”
The Guild of Wrought Ironwork Craftsmen of Wessex
“The Guild of Wrought Ironwork Craftsmen of Wessex has been established for many years and has a reputation second to none for keeping alive the traditional skills of the Blacksmiths Craft.
The Guild actively promotes the craft by supporting our members at a number of shows throughout the country and supporting the National Blacksmiths competition circuit at the County shows.”
British Artist Blacksmiths Association
As a result of the vision of a handful of pioneers, and with some inspiration from abroad, the British Artist Blacksmiths Association was created in 1978, with 30 charter members.
The organisation now numbers some 600 full members, with other overseas subscribers receiving our Magazine by subscription only. Our members come from around the globe. Most are professionals, but there are many students, amateurs, organisations and supporters contributing to the overall vitality.
BABA is the collected and distilled essence of what makes blacksmiths similar to each other and different from those whose principle interests lie elsewhere.
BABA is not exclusive and does not vet membership. In fact, the chief aim of the group is to share the knowledge, experience and fellowship we feel is necessary to maintain and forward the art.
Blacksmiths and Metalworkers association of the South West
“We are a non-profit society, formed with the sole purpose to provide a Metalwork Feature at Westpoint Showground during the Devon County Show Our aims are to encourage and develop individual and collective skills in all forms of metalwork Particularly the Blacksmiths Craft and to raise awareness of our members by demonstrations, exhibitions and competitions”
Edenbridge and Oxted Show Competition
NBCC Blacksmith Competition 