I am thrilled to have been invited to the Netherton Foundry after having bought and used their pans for many, many years! I met Sue and Neil and their children Maddy and Toby who are all instrumental in the business. I saw how the pans were made, met the gorgeous people who make them, and experienced the wonderful atmosphere in the workshop. I love them and their pans!!
Netherton Foundry is a family owned business located in South Shropshire. We sit right in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. This was the 18th Century’s “Silicon Valley”. Today the heavy iron and coal industries are all but a distant memory and, for the most part, this corner of rural England has returned to a much quieter way of life.
At Netherton Foundry, we have been inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries’ Shropshire Iron masters, especially Abraham Darby. He was the creator of the world’s first iron bridge. We wish to look again at the values that inspired this amazing period of creativity and energy. However, we also wish to learn from their mistakes and avoid the misuse of this beautiful county.
