16/03/2026
Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time with Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers this Wednesday, 18th March, as they present a remarkable collection steeped in history—the contents of P. G. Evans Blacksmith’s Workshop, Bakewell.
This unique clearance offers collectors, craftspeople, and lovers of local heritage an extraordinary opportunity to own genuine pieces of Derbyshire’s rural past.
As the first 50 lots of the auction, the workshop’s contents include the heart and soul of the trade: the blacksmith’s anvil, a wide variety of traditional hand tools, and the many effects that furnished a working forge.
Each item tells a story—of master craftsmanship, community, and a way of life that shaped the local countryside for generations.
Whether you’re drawn by the romance of traditional metalwork or the durability of timeworn tools, this sale captures the spirit of a craft rarely seen today.
Bamfords invites enthusiasts and newcomers alike to attend, bid, and take part in this celebration of a lifetime of skill and of course, local heritage. Join us at Bamford on Tuesday 17th March to view the upcoming auction, sale commencing 10.30am on Wednesday, 18th March. Be among the first to view and bid on this evocative collection—where history’s hammer still rings true.
Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time with Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers th...
