Shotley Bridge swordmakers

urbanspaceman · 5th December 2017, 08:57 PM

So, we have an image of a genuine SB small-sword then: surely a rarity.
Has anyone else ever seen such a thing?

urbanspaceman · 14th December 2017, 09:19 AM

Paused for holidays.

Maddison · 14th April 2018, 09:01 AM

Good Morning All, I have come across this discussion while searching for / trying to find any swords made at Shotley Bridge. I recently bought the site of the former mill and I am in the process of rebuilding the mill on the back of the Mill Race Cottage and a small cottage on the bridge. I would love a sword and some history for the walls of the cottage. I can see lots of recommendations for book which I will purchase. I am totally new to swords what is the likely hood I will find one I could buy? @Urbanspace if you wish to come down to the site please do let me know and I can arrange a visit.

fernando · 14th April 2018, 11:58 AM

Welcome to the forum, Maddison

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Let us see if urbanspaceman has already ended his holidays

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... Or others that may help you finding the right sword

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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 18th January 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Maddison

Good Morning All, I have come across this discussion while searching for / trying to find any swords made at Shotley Bridge. I recently bought the site of the former mill and I am in the process of rebuilding the mill on the back of the Mill Race Cottage and a small cottage on the bridge. I would love a sword and some history for the walls of the cottage. I can see lots of recommendations for book which I will purchase. I am totally new to swords what is the likely hood I will find one I could buy? @Urbanspace if you wish to come down to the site please do let me know and I can arrange a visit.

Hello Mr Maddison and greetings … I believe your ancestor was the famous gentleman who was unfortunately caught having ridden his horse as far as about Edmundbyers but was caught by troopers in pursuit... His rather tragic story is very much part of traditional memory in Shotley Bridge thus you are very much part of the amazing story of there. It is interesting that you are building a house in the shadow of the Derwent not a stones throw from the Sword Makers in Wood Street. I hope you are well and just now I will speak to Keith who has been looking at German swordmakers in Solingen etc and apologies for not getting on line here sooner as I have been away.

5th December 2017, 08:57 PM	#1
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 517	Ah So! So, we have an image of a genuine SB small-sword then: surely a rarity. Has anyone else ever seen such a thing?

14th December 2017, 09:19 AM	#2
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 517	intermission Paused for holidays.

14th April 2018, 09:01 AM	#3
Maddison Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 1	Shotley Bridge Good Morning All, I have come across this discussion while searching for / trying to find any swords made at Shotley Bridge. I recently bought the site of the former mill and I am in the process of rebuilding the mill on the back of the Mill Race Cottage and a small cottage on the bridge. I would love a sword and some history for the walls of the cottage. I can see lots of recommendations for book which I will purchase. I am totally new to swords what is the likely hood I will find one I could buy? @Urbanspace if you wish to come down to the site please do let me know and I can arrange a visit.

14th April 2018, 11:58 AM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,645	Welcome to the forum, Maddison . Let us see if urbanspaceman has already ended his holidays . ... Or others that may help you finding the right sword .