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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the Brighton Pavilion Saloon
Read moreOn Wednesday 3rd October 2018 the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Brighton Pavilion as part of their tour of Sussex, where they took in the newly restored Saloon. You can also listen to David Beevers, Keeper of the Royal Pavilion (pictured right) explain the importance of the restoration in our film; ‘The Quest For His Majesty’s Silk’.
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Brighton Pavilion Saloon Restoration
Read moreBuilt for George IV when he was Prince of Wales, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton is one of the most extravagant buildings of its age. This weekend celebrates the grand re-opening of the Saloon, following conservation and restoration work started in 2002 and costing in the region of £390,000. The room is now faithfully restored to its 1823 glory.
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Chippendale 300
Read more2018 marks 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, he became a cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. His legacy and talent is on display at many of our great houses and museums, a number of which are holding their own ‘Chippendale 300’ celebrations of this special tercentenary.
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Royal Wedding; Green Drawing Room fabric
Read moreHumphries Weaving were commissioned to weave a deep green, pure silk damask (woven wide width) for the Green Drawing Room fabric restoration which used the ‘George and Mary Damask’ design. The fabric can be seen in wall panels and on the furniture suite, it was also used in the restoration of the window drapes. Twenty-six years on the damask still provides a warmth and richness to this much used and photographed room.
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Humphries Weaving film launched
Read moreWe are thrilled to launch our new Humphries Weaving film and hope you enjoy this glimpse into the work that…
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HRH The Princess Royal visits Humphries Weaving at Sudbury Silk Mills
Read moreOn Tuesday 19th December 2017 Humphries Weaving were delighted to join neighbouring companies at the Sudbury Silk Mills site in welcoming HRH The Princess Royal, President of the UK Fashion and Textiles Association.
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Hatfield & Pannier: Silk: from Spitafields to Sudbury
Read moreRead about the history behind the Pannier and Hatfiled Damasks, currently on display at Grainsboroughs’ House, Sudbury
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Gainsborough’s House – Silk: From Spitalfields to Sudbury’
Read moreThe history of the silk industry is being explored in the current display at Gainsborough’s House; ‘Silk: From Spitalfield’s to Sudbury’ (17 June – 8 October 2017).
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The Great Beds of Humphries – Part Three
Read moreIn this third installment we will be looking at some Royal beds, including the travelling bed of King George II
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House Style: Five centuries of fashion at Chatsworth
Read moreThe exhibition celebrates the fashion and style of Chatsworth’s residents over five centuries. From coronation gowns to All Star Converse trainers, the house is bursting with personality alongside showcasing some of the finest tailoring millinery and jewellery making.
