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SOLOMON MARSHALL

s a kid, Solomon Marshall loved making swords and shields. “I guess it’s something I never grew out of,” admits the 25-year-old, who still has a fascination with medieval times. “My big or @thesoloblacksmith on Instagram). As for the armoury he once dreamed of, Marshall admits it’s just not practical for 21st-century living. “I still haven’t made that sword.” You get a taste of Marshall’s medieval flair from his website, though, where his work is described as being crafted from four elements: “Fire, steel, strength and sweat.”

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