Say a huge hello to this marvellous new sculpture at the British Ironworks Centre: The Incredible Hulk! Bright green and crafted from recycled metals, the Hulk is causing a giant stir – and we certainly can’t hold him back!  We are creating an exhibition here in Shropshire that includes one sculpture (using recycled materials is a must) from all 195 countries in the world; Hulk is the catalyst! We always strive to use recycl...

Visit our new wetland nature sanctuary today! The Ironworks has just opened a brand-new area: the wetland wildlife sanctuary and walking trail. We are hoping to be the fourth and newest addition to Shropshire’s collection of National nature reserves! Bordering our renowned Extinction Trail, this wetland Sanctuary aims to encourage more wildlife to inhabit the area. As we head into colder winter months, it is imperative that our wildlife has a space and to take c...

    The Knife Angel is continuing its National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Tour programme moving closer to home traveling from Maidstone in Kent and will now be residing in Wrexham, North Wales until November 2022. The sculpture aims to spread awareness of the catastrophic impact that knife crime has within our communities. The 27 feet tall sculpture made of knives and weapons, collected from 43 police constabularies in the UK, will be unveiled on Friday...

A Shropshire farming family had their hearts moved by the plight of a Ukrainian family fleeing a war zone and heading to England to seek refuge.   After being forced to leave their home country and everything they knew, the Ukrainian husband and wife arrived in the UK with their young son and headed to Shropshire, where they were taken in by a farming family who wish to remain anonymous.   Despite speaking limited English, they were eager to fi...

Redcar is rallying together to host the Knife Angel, otherwise known as The National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, for the month of August. Three years after the iconic monument was hosted in Middlesbrough in 2019, the Angel is returning to the area as part of the National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Programme and Tour. Created by ourselves, the Knife Angel aims to become a catalyst for social change and community discussion. Sculpted out of over 100,000 se...

Glastonbury Festival Sculpture Heads to The British Ironwork Centre.   A giant sculpture entitled “A Head On With The Future”, that headlined at this year’s Glastonbury Music Festival, has been relocated to the British Ironwork Centre as part of a national tour.   The sculpture has been created from scrap metal from the automotive, oil and gas and agriculture industries, including a petrol tanker, a 1957 Bentley car and a Q4 military truck.  ...

Working together with Mick from Ukraine Van Dash, we packed up a further 100 boxes, along with larger items such as prams and stretchers, that Mick was taking across to Ukraine in a 4x4 with a trailer. Having previously taken a minibus over to Ukraine, Mick was looking for supplies to fill his latest vehicle, and we were more than happy to help. On Saturday 9th April, Mick collected our boxes and headed off to take them where they are needed most. You can see more informat...