I used to watch the blacksmith as kid at a colonial theme village that we had on Long Island, NY in the 70s. Years later my career counsellor asked what my dream job would be if I could do anything. I said blacksmith. She said, "I mean a real job."
Holy cow! What a great effort to actually visit the place. That guy at the beginning absolutely hammered you! You were about a half hour drive from me! (I'm in Dorset myself). Hope you had a good time.