Behind the Craft- The Portrait Collection

Behind the Craft- The Portrait Collection

Feb 01 , 2023

Alessandra DC

At 18:30BST on the 8th of September 2022, Buckingham Palace shared the sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96. Her ...

Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene Redcrosse

Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene Redcrosse

Jan 26 , 2023

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First published in 1590, The Faerie Queene is a classic work of medieval English literature. At over 36,000 lines long, its six books contain one ...

Behind the Craft - Goddess Eos

Behind the Craft - Goddess Eos

Jan 02 , 2023

Alessandra DC

Eos was the Titan Goddess of the dawn and had two siblings; Helios, the God of the Sun, and Selene, the Goddess of the Moon. She was married to Ast...

Artisan Wicker Baskets

Artisan Wicker Baskets

Dec 03 , 2022

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Our superb hamper baskets are hand-crafted from willow by artisans in China. All the willow used to produce our basket ware is coppiced from fast-g...

Behind the Craft - Lucky Sixpence

Behind the Craft - Lucky Sixpence

Nov 08 , 2022

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Continue the famous ‘Stir Up Sunday’ British tradition with your family this year on us. Traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday before the se...

Behind the Craft - Lucky Angel

Behind the Craft - Lucky Angel

Sep 29 , 2022

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“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you’ll have good luck.” How do certain coins become known as ‘lucky’ coins? In 1792, Augustin Dupré was...

Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene Una

Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene Una

Sep 29 , 2022

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First published in 1590, Edmund Spenser’s epic poem The Faerie Queene is a classic work of medieval English literature. At over 36,000 lines long,...

Behind the Craft - Constancy

Behind the Craft - Constancy

Sep 22 , 2022

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The Virtue of Constancy is featured on the Victoria Memorial covered in gold gilt sat at the feet of Victory. An allegory for quality of being fait...