A blacksmith was asked to craft some 'Fifty Shades of Grey'-style S&M torture equipment by a client.

S and M drama

S and M drama

Adam Blockley, who is more used to making 17th century armour, was shocked when he was asked to produce some shackles and thumbscrews, but willingly took on the task.

The 39-year-old blacksmith told the Birmingham Mail: ''I didn't ask too many questions, to be honest. I've got a background in fine art, sculpture and blacksmithing, so it wasn't a total leap in the dark.''

The Kineton father-of-two came up with the idea for his business, after being made redundant from his engineering job.