Gates

Not Bill.

Real gates, these would stop uninvited guests. Taken looking up in the Great Hall in Winchester "these innovative forged stainless steel gates and transom grilles were the winning design to commemorate the Royal Wedding of 1981. Made 1981 - 82 they are the first of their kind in the world. They exploit both the strength of the material and the versatility of the electric arc welding process. This work is considered a watershed in 20th Century forgework. In effect the design incorporates two sets of gates and grilles which link the 13th Century hall with the 20th Century Crown Court and Gallery". Well that is what the people that made them say. I think they are pretty impressive.

Forge Robinson made the gates and they also made the Swan Arches in Staines (or should I say Staines-Upon-Thames, don't get me started). One of the few impressive additions to the town where I grew up.

A bit of debate about which photo to use today, so I know where to go for tomorrows blip. Result.