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tools videos mystery tools images older queries resources richard filmer archive taths free e books downloads taths journals taths newsletters other sources of information on tools other societies periodicals bibliographies museums other societies member publications library the society members login membership signup awards and grants renew your subscription login to renew your membership joining regional groups the boring stuff constitution data protection taths finances annual general meetings shop books catalogue cds journals newsletters publications events future events past events academy of armory tools trades history society welcome to the tools trades history society website interested in tools this site is for you established in 1983 as a charity our aim is to advance the education of the general public in the history and development of hand tools and their use and of the people and trades that use them but what does that actually mean this site is not just for collectors or historians but also the curious with members worldwide this covers any activity or craft where tools are used book binding leather work sail making boat building cabinet making printing animal husbandry metal working wheelwrights cider making glove making the list is endless and how these implements have evolved over centuries this site is for researchers into social history but it is also for the young to explore something they picked up at the local car boot sale or found in a skip to encourage an interest and perhaps a craft this site is also for craftsmen and women to learn how different tools were used and to what effect and for discussion for mutual learning and exchange of information there are social events and volunteering opportunities with like minded and interested people and expert advice explore further if this is your first visit the new visitors page explains more about our activities joining taths makes sense whatever your level of interest you will be able find like minded enthusiasts and share your interests with them at local or national events and through our publications become a member join taths now mystery tools need help identifying a tool upcoming events find out what s on taths online shop visit our online shop latest news view all 14 may 2026 vintage mortiser available oli rodker is looking for a good home for a mortiser that belonged to his father a furniture maker who has sadly passed away the machine is the prince made by f w reynolds london there is a br vintage mortiser available 06 may 2026 deadline for 2026 heritage award applications are you a student apprentice or newly employed worker in a heritage craft does your trade use hand tools and follow traditional practices could you use 1000 to 5000 taths heritage awards ma deadline for 2026 heritage award applications 23 november 2025 chance to join a conference in usa john h verrill the executive director of the early american industries association has sent the following notification the annual conference of the early american industries association chance to join a conference in usa 10 november 2025 2025 heritage grants applications for the grants for 2025 were requested by a deadline of 30 june 2025 with decisions to be made by the end of july 2025 at the closing date we had received 7 applications from an age ran 2025 heritage grants 03 september 2025 new book in member s publications a new book by jonathan green plumb is now available in both paperback and electronic formats more details under the member publication tab jonathan green plumb_antique tools unexpected finds and new book in member s publications 18 june 2025 more taths newsletters available a taths member has newsletters 124 to 160 excluding 139 available free except for the postage cost or to collect free from sw surrey please contact webmaster taths org uk if you are more taths newsletters available future events view all future events craft and design show rhs hyde hall essex 1 4 may 2026 long running woodlands crafts event in rhs gardens craft retailers demonstrations and food venues details click here steam at work tilford 22 23 august 2026 at the rural life living museum annual steam rally with working engines and heritage machinery details click here surrey hills spring fair tilford 11 12 april 2026 celebration of surrey countryside traditions with country skills demonstrations and artisan producers details click here if you would like to make a donation to taths click on the donate button donate thank you membership enquiries the taths membership secretary email membership taths org uk 92 west fen road ely cambridgeshire cb6 3ad uk member login remember me log in forgot your password forgot your username create an account copyright tools and trades history society 2006 registered charity no 290474 website designed by sarah hayes 443i