Following a full apprenticeship Charles
Normandale was employed by a large commercial firm before setting
up his Wheely Down Forge in 1984 at Warnford in Hampshire.
Charles has produced work for numerous exhibitions and competitions, contributed to many articles and publications.
Charles aims to produce contemporary pieces of ironwork using traditional skills but developing new techniques in form, surface texture and finish.
For the Henry Cort Exhibition Charles has been responsible for designing and making of the Street Furniture. Wrought iron is the main material used for the litterbins, bollards, railings, cycle racks, seats and benches, which have highlight details in phosphor and aluminium bronze.
Company Address:
Wheely Down Forge
Warnford
Hampshire
SO32 3LG
England
Tel No: +44 (0)1730 829300
Fax No: +44 (0)1730 829608
E-mail: wheely@dircon.co.uk.