Saul Beardsley, Blacksmith

Saul Beardsley, from Northumberland, is 15 years old and has been clamouring to train since he had his first try at an anvil aged 8 under the guidance of a local artist-blacksmith. Following receiving the training bursary in 2024, he trained one-to-one under Alex Sowdon at Hammer and Hound Forge, and aims to go on to attain a blacksmithing qualification or apprenticeship.

Saul’s bursary was funded by the Anthony and Elizabeth Mellows Charitable Settlement and Kendrick Hobbs.