WINDSOR High students paid a visit to Somers Forge after the historic Halesowen firm teamed up with the school for its STEM learning.

The visit to the firm in Prospect Road was designed to inspire students to see what they learn in the classroom during science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) lessons, put into practise.

Company marketing executive Victoria Allen said: "They viewed an eight ton ingot being heated up to 1250c and being pressed into shape - giving them a greater appreciation of the craftsmanship and science behind manufacturing steel components."

Victoria said the students looked to create an idea which could help reduce the carbon dioxide created through the forging process.

They created a prototype chimney after being inspired by the number of chimneys during the visit.

Somers Forge, based in Halesowen since 1866, is the 10th oldest family firm in the UK and forges items from small engine parts to propeller shafts.

Owners the Folkes family have a history in forging that goes back even further their heritage can be traced back to 1697, when they began forging on a water helve –a trip hammer powered by a water wheel – on the banks of the River Stour in Lye.

Somers is a member of the Climate Change Levy.