Category: Look who’s wearing
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Graeme Mitcheson, ARBS – Sculptor
Graeme is an elected member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors (ARBS). Following his graduation from Loughborough College of Art & Design in 1995 he immediately set up his own stone carving workshop in Leicestershire. He undertakes a whole variety…
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Mark Raven – Traditional Coach Painter
Mark has been interested in coach painting since he was 17 years old. A couple of years ago he took the plunge and gave up his day job to do his passion for a living.The tractor pictured is a 1941 Fordson and has taken 6 months to restore. The other…
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Tobias Birch BADA. Dip – Clockmaker
Tobias owns and runs Montpellier Clocks in Cheltenham. The company was established in 1958 and became a member of the British Antique Dealers’ Association in 1968. He joined his grandfather, Burton Bass, in 1990 after graduating from the world renowned W…
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Curtis Stigers – Jazz Singer and musician
Curtis is at the fore front of a new generation of jazz singers. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, Stigers pushes the boundaries of conventional jazz performers and is constantly increasing modern jazz standards.His refusal to stand still,…
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Nick Partridge DipWCF – Farrier
Nick qualified as a farrier in 1995 after a 5 year apprenticeship. He can be found in Brockhampton Gloucestershire.On average a horse will need to be re shod every 6 weeks or so – luckily a pair of Herrings will last considerably longer! Luther the horse…
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Colin Wordley – Award Winning Cobbler
Colin qualified as a shoemaker in 1982 and then became a traditional cobbler. He now owns Grays Shoe Repairs in Cheltenham, a small family run business that can be found on the High Street. Colin’s vast knowledge and experience of repairing shoes enabled…
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Ben Long – Falconer
Ben’s passion for falconry began at the age of 16 when he acquired his first bird, a kestrel, now he is one of the UK’s leading falconers. In the early 1980s Ben began to make falconry equipment full time and has perfected new techniques and designs pa…