Derby Cathedral to be the First East Midlands Location to Host National Monument

The Knife Angel has now been travelling across UK for just over six months, with many other cities on the list to host it next, including the now confirmed city of Derby. In October of this year, the Angel will be proudly stood next to Derby Cathedral on Irongate which has been made possible through the passion of Derby Cathedral, Derbyshire Police, Derby City Council, Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa, University Hospitals of Derby and the Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Derby will be the first East Midlands location to host the sculpture and we are incredibly excited to see it there later in the year.

Declared the biggest event in its 22-year history, the 2019 Birmingham Pride parade took place over the past bank holiday weekend and saw over 100,000+ spectators and participants in attendance. The Pride Parade began its journey in Victoria Square, through the town centre and ended in the Gay Village. With the Knife Angel currently residing in Victoria Square until early June, the towering sculpture was lit up in a rainbow of colours especially for the event and was viewed and celebrated by every Pride attendee and participant.

A Partnership Forged Over Ending Youth Violence
Ironworks Join Forces with the British Youth Council to Address a National Assembly

Recently, here at the British Ironworks Centre, we have had an amazing and very timely discussion with an incredibly inspirational group – the British Youth Council (BYC). Working to empower and support young people aged 25 and under to have an informed voice within their communities, the BYC aim to give youth the confidence to make a difference locally, nationally and internationally. 

The Ironworks Receive Cultural Recognition from Ellesmere College

Earlier this week we were paid a visit by the External Relations Officer, Olivia Beckett, at Ellesmere College who presented us with a very special award. To our great surprise and enjoyment, the college presented us with a certificate to honour and recognise our continued cultural support for their school. Through this, we are honoured to announce that we are now an official Cultural Education Partner for Ellesmere College.

A New Campaign for Hope House Children’s Hospice

Following the success of our Forget Me Not metal flower campaigns which spanned hospices across the UK, we are now working alongside Hope House to develop a whole new fundraising campaign involving metal butterflies! We have been working hard to develop the prototype samples for these new metalwork pieces and are very excited about the results so far.

Ironworks Support Harper Adams University ‘Race Day’ Ball

On the 22^nd of June, Harper Adams University in Newport will be hosting their annual Summer Ball. Titled ‘Day at the Races’, this year’s theme surrounds everything to do with ‘Race Day’ including a hoard of equestrian themed décor, beautiful suits and dresses, and a whole heap of summertime fun. The ball will see over 2,000 students in attendance, with all proceeds and money raised on the night going to local charities and back into funding the University’s Student Union.

North Wales Awards Shropshire Tourism Attraction
Recognising an Iron Tourism Support

Here at the British Ironwork Centre, we are incredibly lucky to be situated right on the border of North Wales. North Wales is an incredibly rich region of the UK filled with some of the world’s finest areas of natural beauty and tourist attractions. From the stunning Snowdonia to the quirky Llangollen all the way to the vast river Dee, Go North Wales are now in a rightful bid to recognise the region as the Adventure Capital of Europe.

Ironworks Attend the British Coach Tourism Awards 2019

Recognised nationally as a long-established and greatly-respected awarding body, The British Coach Tourism Awards (BCTA) aim to honour and award those in the industry who are truly exceptional at what they do for coach trips and their visitors across the UK. The awards are as much an honour as they are a representation of what all coach tourism industry professionals should aspire to be. Nominees and winners represent the industry’s elite and are recognised as setting the bar for true coach tourism excellence. Following a detailed award application back in January, we were extremely proud to be nominated for not only one, but TWO, of these acclaimed awards - the ‘Best Coach Friendly Attraction’ and ‘Best Dining Experience’ awards.

The National Monument against Violence & Aggression Continues its UK Tour in Coventry

In the early hours of this morning, the Knife Angel made its way south from the city of Hull to Coventry. The Angel was greeted by a whole entourage of Coventry officials including the Lord Mayor of the City Council, John Blundell, and the Lady Mayoress, Lindsey Blundell, as well as a whole host of other dignitaries, politicians and council leaders. Also present was Clive Knowles, Founder & Chairman of the British Ironwork Centre and visionary behind the conception of the Angel, and Alfie Bradley, the Ironwork’s resident artist who created the piece.