Forged with passion. Crafted in Britain.

The Nigel Tyas brand is entering a bold new era — one shaped by the creative force of two remarkable partnerships.

It all began with Nigel Tyas and Elizabeth Stocker, a husband-and-wife team who co-founded the business in 2000. Together, they built something exceptional — blending Nigel’s skill at the forge with Elizabeth’s vision, intuition, and tenacity. While Nigel designed and made the ironwork, Elizabeth shaped the brand, nurtured the business, and helped establish Nigel Tyas as one of the UK’s most respected names in handmade lighting and ironwork.

Under new ownership, the business entered a difficult chapter and sadly went into liquidation in 2024. Nigel and Elizabeth were not involved in the closure — but that wasn’t the end of the story.

When he heard the news, Richard Fishenden of Made by the Forge reached out to Nigel. Instantly connected by a shared passion for traditional craft and deep respect for heritage, Richard and his wife Juliet joined forces with Nigel and Elizabeth — determined to ensure their cherished designs could live on.

Fast-forward to today, and the brand is being revived and reimagined by Richard and Juliet Fishenden, co-founders of Made by the Forge. As proud custodians of the Nigel Tyas name and designs, they are committed to carrying its legacy forward.

Alongside Nigel and Elizabeth, the much-loved Nigel Tyas designs are being hand-forged once again — made in Suffolk, made with care, and made to last.

Together, these two couples now stand behind this exciting new chapter. Richard leads the forging with his expert Suffolk-based team, working closely with Nigel to honour every original design. And Elizabeth and Juliet remain vital to the journey — bringing insight, creativity, and the steady strength that has always powered both brands behind the scenes.

This is the same heart, the same craft, and the same spirit — now ready to inspire a whole new generation.