The village forge has over many centuries been one of the focal points of rural life and up to not so long ago the local 'technology' and 'communication' centre. Certainly all tasks/problems of mechanical nature were brought here, solved usually to the satisfaction of the customers. The range of services the village blacksmiths delivered was legendary. They thrived on peoples trust and confidence in his work, and rural society was as important to him as he was for the community.

Over the years … more