There are many free blacksmith books available here. Beginners may like to read The Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated or First Fires. www.bamsite.org/books/books.html
An informative group that helps blacksmiths, architects and anyone working on metalwork for listed buildings, understand the importance of preserving historic ironwork and the techniques to do so. nhig.org.uk/
Nancy Runs the Pottery at Amberley Museum. She has a studio, which has a variety of beautiful work all year round. She also runs lessons. www.scantlebury-thompsondesign.co.uk/