Wortley Top Forge

The oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world

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Upcoming events

Events for the Forge and For the Society

Wortley Top Forge

Sunday 20th March 2022. The Forge will be open to visitors for the new season. All our  stationary steam engines will be operating on compressed air. the waterwheels in the Forge will be run from time to time. 

11:00 am to 5:00pm

Adults £3, Concessions £2, Children £0.5.

 

 The South Yorkshire Industrial History Society

Membership forms are available at Wortley Top Forge or by post from:

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Please enclose a medium sized stamped, addressed envelope.

Annual Membership currently costs £12.00 for adults, Concessions £8.00 and Family Membership £15.00.

Membership runs from 1st May to 30th April each year.

Society News

There is now a separate website for South Yorkshire Industrial History Society.

Programme Secretary: Derek Bayliss. Tel. (0114) 230 7693. Email v.bayliss@btinternet.com

Wortley Top Forge is administered by the South Yorkshire Trades Historical Trust. Registered charity no 1093233 · Log in