Lessons From A Journeyman
After a five year apprenticeship in antique restoration in The Lake District, Edward Carefoot embarked on his expedition as a Journeyman: to see if the Medieval tradition of practising your trade on the road -for food and lodgings- could still be done today.
Edward took two years to travel from Scotland to The Isles of Scilly, working for farmers and Royalty, fixing gates to restoring shipwrecked furniture.
After these two years away, Edward has now returned to Cumbria, with his dog Swift, and has opened a workshop where he designs and makes bespoke furniture.
Does Made In Britain Matter?
When we set out to create a new product for our small range, transparency is key. From the traceability of the fabric in our jackets to the wood in our pencils.
And also in terms of the true cost in British manufacturing.
Over a series of interviews with great manufacturers, growers and designers we hope to show you behind the curtain of British making so that you might make more informed decisions when you’re next at the checkout.
Things I Know For Certain: Lessons From My Workplace
These are the notes and learnings of real people in great businesses. Some small, some large. We asked each person 13 simple questions. Their answers are honest, enlightening and encouraging.
In Conversation with Honey & Co.
Honey & Co. discuss their secrets to sourcing the best fruit and vegetables, what to expect from their new cookbook and the meal they are most looking forward to cooking for friends.
What I Wear to Work Pt. 2
India Price explores the stories behind the clothes we wear to work.
Monty & Co and The British Textile Industry
How Monty & Co. founder, Leigh Montague, leapt out of the fast fashion lane towards ethical, British-made childrenswear.
Workhouse England
Workhouse England constructed our Workwear Jackets from their small workshop in Suffolk. We discuss authentic British brands and the value of small scale production and local supply chains.
What I Wear to Work
India Price explores the stories behind the clothes we wear to work.
Wye Valley Meadery
Read how brothers, Kit and Matt, created a modern drink from the world’s oldest alcohol. We discuss the challenges of bringing something new to the market and the symbiotic relationship of their mead with nature.
The 50/50 Project Explained
Charlie Gladstone discusses the 50/50 Project, mutual support and the importance of creative freelancers.
Some Good Mugs: Hand-Made in Stoke-on-Trent
We speak with Mark Garwood, the maker of our mugs, about his methods, materials and the ceramic heritage of Stoke-on-Trent.