• Blog home
    • news
  • Website
    • Lighting
Menu
  • Blog home
    • news
  • Website
    • Lighting
04 February 2021

Record breaking January for sales of made to measure curtain poles

Written by Dave Gladwin
January 2021 proved to be one of our best-ever months for sales of made-to-measure curtain poles. Thank you for your orders. Our blacksmiths have been making wrought iron curtain poles in our Yorkshire forge for 20 years now and the poles have always been popular for their looks, their strength, and their perfect made-to-measure...
Read More about Record breaking January for sales of made to measure curtain poles
news curtain poles, curtains, iron curtain poles, made in Britain Comments are off
04 November 2020

Sponsoring a sleeping bag to support Sheffield’s homeless

Written by Dave Gladwin
This month, we’ve supported a charity which works with Sheffield’s rough sleepers to help them build a better future. It all starts with building trust – and having a warm sleeping bag. The Archer Project is a charity run by Sheffield Cathedral to support homeless people sleeping rough in the city.It aims to help rough sleepers...
Read More about Sponsoring a sleeping bag to support Sheffield’s homeless
news Comments are off
14 October 2020

Country living – ironwork for modern rustic homes

Written by Dave Gladwin
Cosy country cottages, town houses with rural style, rambling renovated farmhouses and historic properties with a little flair – we are pleased to supply wrought ironwork for all our kinds of modern rustic homes. See our Ecklands lights in this gorgeous Peak district kitchen renovation. Our lighting and curtain poles are handmade and made-to-last. Designed in fact to...
Read More about Country living – ironwork for modern rustic homes
news iron lighting, lighting, nigel tyas ironwork Comments are off
11 September 2020

By Royal Appointment – lanterns for Windsor Castle

Written by Dave Gladwin
We are proud to let you know that we have made lanterns for Windsor Castle. We were invited to tender to make some wrought iron lighting for a royal renovation project and were very pleased to bring the commission back to Yorkshire. The Royal Collection Trust, which manages public spaces in royal palaces, has...
Read More about By Royal Appointment – lanterns for Windsor Castle
news iron lighting, lighting, made in Britain, nigel tyas ironwork Comments are off
13 August 2020

Enjoying a staycation in the UK this summer?

Written by Dave Gladwin
As thousands more people explore the British countryside and coast this year, we’ve been reflecting on some of the beautiful holiday lets we’ve supplied with lighting and curtain poles. What better place to relax, unwind and enjoy a socially-distanced break than our beautiful British countryside.  Self-catering cottages, converted barns and luxury apartments are the...
Read More about Enjoying a staycation in the UK this summer?
news Comments are off
07 July 2020

Keeping in character – ironwork for heritage properties

Written by Dave Gladwin
At Nigel Tyas, we supply the owners of heritage properties with chandeliers, pendant lights, wall lights, lanterns, lamps, curtain poles and homeware to suit all ages and styles of architecture and decor. We know that getting the fixtures right can be key to the look and feel of any period property. Our modern interpretations...
Read More about Keeping in character – ironwork for heritage properties
news Comments are off
25 June 2020

Chandeliers – everything you ever wanted to know about our range

Written by Dave Gladwin
Nigel designed his first chandelier in 2000 and three distinctively different designs have been added to our range since then. If you’re looking for a chandelier, take a look at these. Nigel Tyas’s chandeliers now hang in ancient churches and period properties; stylish new-builds and renovations. We make our chandeliers to order to meet...
Read More about Chandeliers – everything you ever wanted to know about our range
news Comments are off
14 February 2020

Media coverage – Heritage blacksmith celebrates 20 years in business

Written by Dave Gladwin
Nigel gave an interview to the business editor of the Sheffield Star, David Walsh, to mark the 20th anniversary of Nigel Tyas. David was particularly taken with Nigel’s start-up story. He recounted how stormed out of the job centre after he’d been made redundant for the third time and went home to start the business...
Read More about Media coverage – Heritage blacksmith celebrates 20 years in business
news news, press Comments are off
06 December 2019

A new lamp for 2020 – introducing the Huthwaite

Written by Dave Gladwin
The Huthwaite feature lamp brings a tower of attractive ambient light to the table top. It will be our first new product of 2020. Here’s a sneak preview. The wrought iron light is made in the forge and features decorative lines and wave-top finials. Its metalwork finish is mid-grey, pewter-like in appearance with a...
Read More about A new lamp for 2020 – introducing the Huthwaite
news handcrafted ironwork, iron lighting, lighting, made in Britain, nigel tyas ironwork Comments are off
22 May 2019

Case study – St Margaret’s magnificent chandelier

Written by Dave Gladwin
We’ve recently played our part in a determined congregation’s plan to restore the splendour of a chandelier to the centre of their English country church. Parishoners at St Margaret of Antioch Church in Lower Halstow, Kent wanted a new large wrought iron chandelier to replace a brass one that was sadly stolen in the...
Read More about Case study – St Margaret’s magnificent chandelier
news handcrafted ironwork, iron lighting, lighting, made in Britain, nigel tyas ironwork Comments are off
← Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 9 Next →

Recent Posts

  • The 5-7 Rule: The Secret to Better Lighting at Home
  • The History and Evolution of the Chandelier: From Royal Palaces to Bespoke Handcrafted Lighting
  • Designing with Light: How Lighting Shapes Your Home
  • Creating a Period Study or Home Office: A Guide to Timeless Design
  • Introducing the Midhope 6-light Chandelier

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
© Copyright 2023. Nigel Tyas Ironwork. Forged for Generations