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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 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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Last cut is the greenest
The Last Yarn collective is saving fabrics from going to landfill by giving designers access to excess stock. We spoke to co-founder Deborah Lyons to ...
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The Honoured Word
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 ...
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Fit for a queen
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 ...
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Work and play
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 ...
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With leathern wings
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 ...
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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.
