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SHARING THE PASSION
A GREAT COLLECTION OF MEMORIES
When we started this new chapter in the Ernest Wright history, we were overwhelmed by the great many wonderful stories people shared with us. Emails from fans all over the world, from heartwarming to outright funny. All with one common thread: the love and passion for the brand. We will continue to share more stories with you through our website and social media.
OVERVIEW
The sheen of centuries
Whitchurch Silk Mill is one of the last treasures of Britain’s once-mighty silk trade. We spoke to weaver and tackler, Shannon Bye, to learn about ...
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Tailoring the spectacular
Thousands of opera aficionados, balletomanes and aesthetes have been captivated by Marijn J. Kramp’s costume designs. We spoke to Kramp to learn how a bold ...
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How to look after your scissors
Please note that Scissor blades can be very sharp – please be extremely careful with your hands and fingers!! After use, always wipe your carbon-steel ...
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Craftland: a history of many vocations
We spoke to James Fox to learn how he collected a treasure trove of British craft stories, and why the things we make shape our ...
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Pruning in 3D
We knew we were onto a good thing when we hired Elliott. But we didn’t expect our trainee to shape the design of our new ...
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The undervalued joy of craft
We explore the irreplaceable joy of making things by hand – and how this enjoyment leads some craftspeople to undervalue their products.
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The marquee-maker’s craft
Marquees have sheltered and embellished our celebrations for centuries. They are aristocrats among tents – but precious few craftspeople retain the skills to make a ...
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Flavour & Art
We interview Tallahassee candymaker Greg Cohen to learn about the history, skills and science behind traditional candy.
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A life on Savile Row
Savile Row is synonymous with classic tailoring – but that doesn’t mean time stands still at London’s sartorial heartland. We spoke to John Davis, Owner ...
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Perhaps you’d like to share a nice story, your particular craft or fond memories of certain events. We’d love to read it. Or see it, for your videos are very welcome.
Please send an email to stories@ernestwright.co.uk or comment through our social channels.
WATCH THE VIDEOS
SHORT DOCUMENTARIES
In recent years, some very nice documentaries were made on the craft of making scissors. It gives some great insights into the skills and care it takes to create a pair of Ernest Wright scissors or shears.