{"id":471,"date":"2019-04-07T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/?p=471"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T10:01:05","slug":"game-of-thrones-time-to-reflect-on-our-medieval-credentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/04\/07\/game-of-thrones-time-to-reflect-on-our-medieval-credentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Game of Thrones \u2013 time to reflect on our medieval credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may have mentioned it before (just a bit) but we once made some curtain poles for one of the castles on Game of Thrones. We\u2019re not sure which castle, Winterfell, Riverrun, Casterly Rock \u2026but it&#8217;s still our little &#8216;claim to fame&#8217; connection to the smash-hit, blood-thirsty TV drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-1-768x292.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have tried to look for the poles when watching the show but keep getting distracted by all the double-crossings, deaths and dragons. Anyway, we\u2019re very pleased to be one of the many UK businesses which has been commissioned to supply the producers of this global hit series, mostly shot in Northern Ireland. It was quite a small matter for us, but the show has been a massive boost to the economy in that region and further afield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-2-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-2-768x646.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half of us watch Game of Thrones here at Nigel Tyas. Half of us don\u2019t. So, whilst not all of us feel a sense of excitement as the saga draws to its close, we can, at least, all revel in the fact that medieval architecture, art, design and interiors have been highlighted throughout the series. It has made Nigel Tyas\u2019s authentic wrought iron products, forged in fire and hammered at the anvil just like in medieval times, quite \u2018de rigueur&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-3-985x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-3-985x1024.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-3-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-3-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d like to take this opportunity to unashamedly celebrate our own design products inspired by medieval motifs, methods and materials. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/mitre-6-light-wrought-iron-chandelier.html\">Mitre<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/hartcliff-chandeliers-large-2.html\">Midhope chandeliers<\/a>, in their natural black beeswax finish, would look the part hanging over any raucous feast for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-4-880x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-486\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-4-880x1024.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-4-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-4-768x893.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-4.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/hinge-single-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Hinge wall lights<\/a>&nbsp;(all be it with real flame torches rather than LED bulbs) would be just the thing to light the dark corridors of any castle where conspirators and murderers lurk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-6-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-6-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can imagine our heraldry-inspired&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/fleur-de-lys-double-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Fleur de Lys<\/a>&nbsp;wall lights happily lighting a lady\u2019s chamber &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8-370x250.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-8.jpg 1419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; and our decorative&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/gunthwaite-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Gunthwaite<\/a>&nbsp;design being a popular choice for the discerning residents of Kings Landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-9-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-9-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/arrowslit-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Arrowslit<\/a>&nbsp;wall lights very directly evoke the important defensive feature of everyone\u2019s battlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-10-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-10-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/breastplate-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Breastplate<\/a>&nbsp;wall light in two sizes is a \u2018look\u2019 which dates right back to the dark ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-11-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-11-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-11-570x365.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/bullhouse-medium-wrought-iron-wall-light.html\">Bullhouse<\/a>&nbsp;uplighters would not look amiss in the throne room or ante chamber of any keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-13.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-13-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-13-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s our wrought iron curtain poles (we\u2019ve mentioned them) &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/spear-curtain-pole-finial-to-fit-22mm-diameter-pole.html\">Spear<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/sceptre-curtain-pole-finial-to-fit-22mm-diameter-pole.html\">Sceptre<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/forged-ball-curtain-pole-finial-to-fit-22mm-diameter-pole.html\">Forged ball<\/a>&nbsp;finials they are the perfect framework for damask, brocade and jacquard drapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-17-804x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-17-804x1024.jpg 804w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-17-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-17-768x978.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-18-782x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-18-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-18-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-18-768x1005.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-18.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today all these evocative medieval-style lights and curtain poles are certainly a popular choice for customers living in historic stone and timber-framed properties with stucco walls. But, they also look stunning in more contemporary homes with strong, characterful interiors and perhaps boldly-painted walls. Our customers make them their own as part of their unique schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-476\" title=\"game of thrones - medieval credentials\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-19.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-19-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-19-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy Games of Thrones. And if you consider your home your castle, and need some lighting or curtain poles, give us a call. Winter is coming \u2013 plan well ahead to make your house warm, well-lit and cosy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" data-id=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-20.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-20-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-20-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"591\" data-id=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-21.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-21-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nigeltyas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blog-game-of-thrones-21-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We may have mentioned it before (just a bit) but we once made some curtain poles for one of the castles on Game of Thrones. We\u2019re not sure which castle, Winterfell, Riverrun, Casterly Rock \u2026but it&#8217;s still our little &#8216;claim to fame&#8217; connection to the smash-hit, blood-thirsty TV drama. 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