Heritage of farriers and blacksmiths celebrated

The ancient craft can be traced back some 4,000 years but almost died out after working horses gave way to motors and the arrival of the high-tech era.
Heritage of farriers and blacksmiths celebrated

The ancient craft can be traced back some 4,000 years but almost died out after working horses gave way to motors and the arrival of the high-tech era.

The anvil chorus that was often heard in forges across the country as blacksmiths and farriers went about their work is being revived.

It is the sound of an ancient craft that can be traced back some 4,000 years but almost died out after working horses gave way to motors and the arrival of the high-tech era.

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