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Welsh Blacksmith Celebrates 50 Years of Royal Craftsmanship

12/6/2025

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Paul Dennis, a 77-year-old Welsh blacksmith from Brecon, has spent 50 years crafting metalwork for royal commissions.
He began his craft in a cowshed and later restored gates at Tredegar House and created gates for Kensington Palace.
Dennis gained prominence after being commissioned to protect the Crown Jewels and restore Windsor Castle following the 1992 fire.

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Story summary

Paul Dennis, a 77-year-old Welsh blacksmith from Brecon, has spent 50 years crafting metalwork for royal commissions.
He began his craft in a cowshed and later restored gates at Tredegar House and created gates for Kensington Palace.
Dennis gained prominence after being commissioned to protect the Crown Jewels and restore Windsor Castle following the 1992 fire.