by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 May, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Acquiring its’ name from the Greek theka and Latin tica both meaning covering, ticking fabric is a tightly woven simple stripe. Traditionally a dense herringbone or twill weave, used through previous centuries to cover mattresses and pillows to prevent the straw or...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 May, 2022 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Despite the fact that we would encourage a visit to Ledburyshire at any time, for it is arguably the most interesting mix of counties in the UK, we have compiled a selection of things to do and see through the coming months. Including unmissable annual events as well...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 2 Dec, 2021 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Discovered during its restoration in 1988, the Painted Room is one of the best examples of Elizabethan Wall Painting to date. The Painted Room can be found on Church Lane in the heart of Ledbury. The wall paintings were found during building work and experts from...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 20 Nov, 2021 | Designers & Makers, In Print, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
If you are coming afresh to the work of visual artist Mark Hearld, it can be said that he is something of a polymath. Taking inspiration from nature, and with a collector’s encyclopaedic knowledge of British antiques, art and design, Mark’s energy and joy...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 Nov, 2021 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
The growth and production of textiles for both apparel and for the home has been an ongoing, progressive industry since the early days of human civilisation. The importance of cloth in our daily lives has been and always will be paramount; from simple linens and...
