Restoration
Proud to be restoring our nation's heritage
At O&Co Blacksmiths, we specialise in the conservation and restoration of traditional and historic ironwork. With over 20 years' hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the craft, we approach each project with care, accuracy, and respect for its history. From assessing historically sensitive ironwork to restoration and reinstatement, we offer a complete and trusted service.
What we offer
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We regularly work with
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Conservation architects and architectural practices
Working as part of a wider design team, contributing the metalwork expertise needed to keep heritage detail correct.
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Owners and custodians of listed and historic buildings
Sympathetic surveys, advice and restoration for the ironwork on listed homes, estates and historic properties.
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Conservation officers and planning departments
Independent condition assessments and reports written to support planning and listed building consent decisions.
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Local authorities and parish councils
Repair and reinstatement of public ironwork — gates, railings, war memorials and street furniture — to a heritage standard.
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Museums and heritage organisations
Specialist conservation work delivered alongside the documentation that institutional collections require.
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Main contractors and specialist trades
Heritage metalwork integrated into wider building programmes, on site or returned for workshop-based restoration.
Trusted with significant historic sites
We're proud to have contributed to the care of some of Britain's most significant historic sites, working alongside respected organisations including:
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Historic England
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The National Trust
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Windsor Castle
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Ely Cathedral
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York Minster
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Lincoln Cathedral
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The Wildlife Trust
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Leicestershire County Council
Discuss a Project
Have a piece of historic ironwork that needs care? Restoration projects can be high-value and time-sensitive — call or email Oliver directly to start a conversation.