From humble roots to a pivotal role on the outbreak of war, the ironwork’s legacy has endured through 700 years of change.
Chris Sharp, keeper of Leeds Industrial Museum, said: “The long and rich story of Kirkstall Forge gives a fascinating insight into centuries of production at a place which was a crucible of industry and innovation.“However, it also demonstrates the important and ever-evolving relationship between industry, people and communities and the many ways they shape and influence one another.”
The ironworks in Leeds has existed for centuries but it was under the watchful eye of savvy Betty Beecroft in 1779 that it began to prosper, making buckets, shovels and screws. On the outbreak of conflict, it became an essential part of the war effort through the First and Second World Wars. There were axles for military vehicles, artillery, along with steel for munitions and aircrafts. By 1945, the forge had produced 134,500 tons of steel bars, but not without casualties. On August 27, 1940 the forge was bombed, killing five people and leaving 11 seriously injured.
On the 27th of August 1940 Kirkstall Forge was bombed. Five people were killed and 11 were seriously injured. Image shows damage to the steel bar shop and rear axle casing shop
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