We recently enjoyed a Factory Tour around the Kirkpatrick Ironmongery Foundry in Walsall, Birmingham.

What a pleasure to see traditional handmade ironmongery still being produced here in the UK by a skilled local workforce. The Kirkpatrick Company have been producing ironwork for over 160 years, and touring the factory gave us a real insight into their experience, expertise and dedication to their art.

At Kirkpatrick their 160-year tradition for producing handmade ironmongery, utilising the skills of a local workforce, gives Kirkpatrick products a style, authenticity and longevity that cannot be matched by less expensive, poor-quality imitations.

It is a combination of experience, expertise and dedication to producing ironwork of the utmost character which means that you will not find better quality or value anywhere else in the world.

Much of the Kirkpatrick black iron door and window furniture is based on patterns (designs) used by their foundry since its inception in the 19th century. The workforce today uses essentially the same finishing and assembly techniques as back then, which have been handed down and refined through generations.

It’s this history which helps to create durable and beautiful ironwork products that have integrity and authenticity which is second to none.

Each and every piece of our ironmongery is crafted by hand over a six week period, ensuring each door handle and window latch is unique and created to provide strength and quality which will last a lifetime.

Traditional Ironmongery

Malleable iron is used because it is stronger and more durable than imported alternatives. This authenticity, coupled with the high quality of our products has made Kirkpatrick one of the recognised leaders in their field.

We are proud to sell the Kirkpatrick range as the only traditional ironmongery manufacturer able to use the Made in Britain logo.

Why buy a traditional British product steeped in history from India or China?

The Last UK Foundry

The business was founded by William Kirkpatrick, Esq. J. P. (1817-1887) in Walsall in 1855, and carried on for many years in his name and direction.

By the mid-20th century there were many jobbing foundries in the Midlands and the Black Country, however most have fallen by the wayside owing to increasing international competition from India and the Far East.As a result, Kirkpatrick are rightly proud to be the only manufacturer of traditional black ironmongery left in the UK who genuinely pours their own metal.