Blacksmith interview | Craftsmen | Jacob Pierce Print | 1972

A fascinating interview with 89 year old Jacob Pierce Print filmed in 1972, who has been the local blacksmith since the early 20th century, his workshop was situated in a village on the outskirts of Reading.
First shown: 27/06/1972
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[@ORflycaster]

I'm thankful that some of this history was captured on film. I wish there was more.

[@KitschBug]

God bless that chap. That was back when people took pride in their craftsmanship and manual labour. Britain was built on these true treasures!

[@2247188]

That's my Great Grandfather. I'm lucky enough to still have the fireplace tongs he built in his Forge and I still use them today among other things lots of horseshoes had a big copper bucket for the wood to sit in

[@CarputingYT]

Wow that's incredible

[@domytar5395]

Your great grandfather reminds me of my granddad.
Brilliant

[@dutchcuda]

It must be really special to be able to hear your ancester`s voice and see what he was like. I can`t even remember my father`s voice...

[@grayjinghutongz8393]

Superb video. These spry old tough guys are treasures and they always say something hilarious.

[@alishahrukh2831]

What a legend

[@Chrisamos412]

Amazing!

[@Evel1847]

Wow... how amazing and heartwarming and impressive. I wonder how long he kept at it?

[@Roddy1965]

Fantastic! I knew Guinness was good for you!

[@TheAllyMor]

As fit as the horses he made shoes for!