OUR TEAM of highly skilled blacksmiths & fabricators work from our workshop located between the towns of Stroud and Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. We use a combination of traditional and modern techniques to create bespoke metalwork for your property or clients.

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Structural Steelwork & EngineeringWe design in close collaboration with clients, builders and architects, suggesting the best options for a space and budget. We use steel, stainless steel, bronze, copper, aluminium and iron. Our specialisms are casement windows, railings and gates. We also do careful restoration and repairs, reconstruction and conservation.

Ben Prothero and Co Blacksmiths work with a number of conservation building companies, churches and historic building trusts. We are experienced in providing structural metalwork and specialist parts to exact engineered specifications. We have made many public space structures like seating installed in urban areas and parks for local and town councils.

MANAGING DIRECTOR & ARTIST BLACKSMITH
BEN PROTHERO

Ben has a degree in visual arts from London College of Arts and a Crafts Certificate in Blacksmithing. He worked for a number of well regarded and successful smiths before establishing his own business . Ben ran courses on blacksmithing for over 10 years and taught in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural University, The Princes Trust and The Churn Project, helping jobless young people learn traditional crafts.

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T H E   T E A M

Ben (3rd from right) and the team after installation of gates restored for The Haberdashers Aske's Boys' School, Hertfordshire 2020