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From the monasteries and palaces of the Middle Ages to present day libraries and private collections, hand-bound books continue to enshrine the words we hold dear in lasting and meaningful forms.

What makes a drag costume slay, why do winning RuPaul’s Drag Race looks differ from the best costumes for live performance, and how do drag fashions vary throughout Europe? Costume designer Lizzie Biscuits spills the tea during a visit to the Ernest Wright workshop.

If you’ve visited our workshop lately, you may have left thinking the putters are looking a lot smarter. This is all thanks to chorewear specialists Pajotten, who we commissioned to make matching workwear for our scissors-making team. In this interview, the brand’s co-founders, Becca and Ben, explain the history, philosophy and craft behind Pajotten’s stylish, hard-working apparel.

An estimated 25,000 people in the UK practise the ancient pursuit of falconry, in which a trained bird of prey is flown at bait or game. We spoke to Ashley of A Clarke Falconry, a leatherworker who is taking falconry ‘furniture’ to new heights from his workshop in Grantham.

Three little words can mean a world of difference. In this guide, we explain the meaning and usage of the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark – and why this phrase guarantees a product’s quality, as well as its geographical origin.

Amid the movement, fantasy and iconography of classical ballet, the tutu is centre-stage. We spoke to Desiree of Luv Tutus & Costumes to learn how this special garment helps dancers soar.

To mark Ernest Wright’s inclusion in Peter Machan’s new book about the history of Sheffield’s traditional trades, we follow the author’s guided walk through the historic craft hotspot we call home.