Useful web links

This section is for sites which we think are interesting or useful to people with an interest in tools. For those who don't know this part of England we are including sites for Salisbury. It is an old and interesting town; come and visit Pennyfarthing Tools and you will find there are plenty of other places to visit as well.

growing directory dedicated to Arts and Crafts in the UK.
A very good site, with information on UK clubs and societies, events, discussion groups, articles, videos, etc.

Historical Model Railway Society

Comprehensive site for All UK Railway Modellers, Historians and Enthusiasts
www.clock-work-shop.co.uk
Fine antique clocks and barometers bought, sold and restored
Interesting site to foster and encourage all aspects of the art of woodturning.
An excellent site with information for woodworkers at all levels.
A Woodturning Reference and Information Website for both professional and amateur woodturners, or those just interested in woodturning. Authored and managed by Alan Green, from the depths of Dorset, it is informative, has good reference sections, a message board, etc.
Interesting, frequently updated worldwide woodworking forum, based in USA, with a daily tip, advice forum, etc. You can email in your questions/problems and get practical advice from fellow enthusiasts.
The British Horological Institute Website. An extremely comprehensive site covering any question you may have on clock & watch making in the U.K.
A great site with a lot of information for the clock and watch enthusiast.
Salisbury based company, established in 1840 & offering quality bespoke bookbinding & repair.
Good, well presented website dedicated to traditional bookbinding
are two websites created and set up by Eric & Valerie Methven. Two brilliant sites - the one gives masses of information about and is a forum for self sufficient living, the other promotes and sells sustainable greenwood products. The sites were composed in html without the aid of any web programme!!
A repository of information on the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools: sources of tools and materials, events, organizations, books, and places to visit, both real and virtual.
Site of the British Antique Furniture Restorers Association.
A slightly more laid-back guide to Salisbury and the surrounding area - perhaps with slightly different priorities.
An excellent site to help the visitor find their way around Salisbury. How to get here, where to park, where to stay, and lots to do, etc.
A good, easy to follow directory of Salisbury businesses & services.
Interesting antique centre, with a wide range of dealers. A good place to browse (and hopefully buy!).
Interesting site by a collector of billhooks!
Interesting site based in Canada
Family run business based in Brecon Becons. Run traditional timber frame building courses.

Clocktrust is a volunary organisation to involve the next generation into engineering and scientific activities. It has free clubs for electric, instrument and turret clocks.

This is a selection of tools and books that have recently arrived in our shop. Click on titles to see the full selection.