Falcon Forge

Here at Falcon Forge we have just completed our latest project, at a major London cathedral
We were commissioned by Russell Taylor Architects to fabricate a gate for the Cardinal Newman Chapel in Brompton Oratory, London.

The gates started with architects drawings, and shortly after paper and cardboard components where made, as prototypes for size, shape and fitting. These were approved and a sample section was made.
With all the details completed, we started the process off, starting with the frame.

Nearly all the components, the scrolls, twists, hat, shield and banner were hand forged by our senior craftsman.
The biggest challenge was forging the banner/ribbon, at the bottom. With brass it can be difficult to fold, twist and forged into the correct pattern.

But it was all created to plan and to time.

We went up to London with the gates for fitting. The hinge design needed careful thought to fit into the Altar side posts and fitting was straight forward. It was then fitted, and polished it up from any marks from transport and fitting.

The whole project was a very interesting for us at Falcon Forge as it uses steel and brass, with lots of forging and creative ability. We are proud of the finished product and our client Russell Taylor Architects and The London Oratory are delighted with the end result.

Here are the Altar gates, in our workshop and also fitted.