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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
A birds eye view of two watchmakers at work. They are sitting opposite one another.

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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A large marquee illuminated with fairy lights, sat beneath a dark and starry sky.

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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A vibrant collection of crystal rose hard candy. The centre of the circular candy features a red rose and the outer is clear.

Flavour & Art

We interview Tallahassee candymaker Greg Cohen to learn about the history, skills and science behind traditional candy.
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John is leaning over a cutting table. He is cutting out a piece of suiting using shears.

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.

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WATCH THE VIDEOS
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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.