Richard Hillam

Specialising in hot forged ironwork. From the conservation and restoration of historic pieces to the design and manufacture of contemporary commissions.

[St Bene't's Cambridge @StBenetsCam]

Following the untimely passing of our Reverend Anna Matthews (1978-2023), please read about St Bene't's next steps in our weekly update.

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[Richard Hillam @RMHIronWorks]

Fire basket complete, just needs a coat of graphite polish and it's good to go! #RMHillamIronWorks #artist #sculpturalironwork #forged

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Another progress picture of this latest fire basket commission.
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Close up of the latest commission on the bench.
#firebasket #blacksmith #forged #RMHillamIronWorks

[Bex Simon @BexSimonArtist]

Collaboration I did with @RMHIronWorks my #artnouveau #design and beautifully made by #richardhillam

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Sign installation day!
#forged by #RMHillamIronwWorks
#StBenets #Cambridge
Working with @FRRarchitects

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@apcruickshank @thebodycoach My legs are still aching!

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@FRRarchitects @StBenetsCam Great project to be involved in! Thank you for letting us be part of the 1000 year history!

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Latch detail.
Work in progress.

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#blacksmithing
#RMHillamIronWorks
#norfolk
#Cambridgeshire

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#mortice and #tenon joint.
How #ironwork should be assembled.
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Fitted these this morning! The finish looks fabulous. Thanks @ChrisBoseCF

[Artistic Metals / Chris Bose @ChrisBoseCF]

A real heritage look! We've bronze coated and age finished these beautifully forged handrails created by @RMHIronWorks #metalcoating #metalfinish #bronzefinish #heritage #blacksmiths #agedbronze #bespoke

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Bronze coated handrail bracket detail #Cambridgeuniversity
#StJohnsCollege
Working with @FRRarchitects
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Following a comment by redanvilforge on the last post....
This is a sight of this morning's site!

Thank you to willrock664 for your expert fitting skills and to @ChrisBoseCF for the amazing job they did with the… https://t.co/UirDPGeW3F

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It's that time of year again when #blacksmiths across the country are preparing for the #edenbridgeandoxtedshow !
For me the best test of a true blacksmith is when they are taken back to basics. The competition I… https://t.co/tiiLphLbTd

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We had some fantastic meals cooked by the Captain Themistokles Papandreopoulos whilst staying at Villa Apollon on Skiathos. One of which was an incredible spatchcock chicken which today I tried to recreate! This is... https://t.co/ExFV9Hm64V

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