Blacksmith at Ryedale Folk Museum

Robin Butler, a stalwart volunteer at Ryedale Folk Museum is often to be seen at the Blacksmith' s shop fettling something whilst people watch. In this short film he is making a Celtic brooch whilst being interviewed by a young visitor.

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