Author archive for humphriesweaving

  • Sep042019

    Sudbury Silk Tales- How silk came to Sudbury

    The Suffolk town of Sudbury, bordering the Essex County, has a weaving tradition dating back centuries. Humphries Weaving is a relative new comer to Sudbury starting in 1972 after the closure of Warner & Sons New Mills at Braintree, Essex.

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  • Aug022019
    Sudbury Silk Festival

    Sudbury Silk Festival

    A celebration of silk weaving in Sudbury Suffolk
    Discover the long tradition of silk weaving in the town that stretches back to the 1780’s. Records show that by 1844 there were four silk manufacturers and 600 silk looms and it is still a thriving industry today with four working silk mills; including Humphries Weaving.

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  • Jul082019

    Royal Christening; Green Drawing Room Windsor Castle

    The Green Drawing Room Windsor Castle, decorated in Humphries Weaving Silk, was chosen for the official photographs of the Christening of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

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  • Jun062019

    Supporting Sea-Change Sailing Trust

    Sea-Change Sailing Trust is a local Charity at Maldon in Essex who offer residential opportunities for young people and vulnerable adults to learn and develop in a unique environment. By living and working together aboard a traditional sailing vessel they participate in a wide range of life skills and are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their contribution and group decisions.

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  • Mar292019
    East Anglian Daily Times Silk

    Humphries Weaving featured in the East Anglian Daily Times

    Humphries Weaving featured in March 19th 2019 issue of the East Anglian Daily Times “Silk fit for a prince”.
    Local press is particularly exciting for our mill as the pride in our work can be shared with friends and families.

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  • Mar192019
    Humphries Weaving company film RTS East Awards

    Royal Television Society East Winners

    We’re proud to announce that Eye Film took home two awards for our ‘Humphries Weaving Company Film’ at the Royal Television Society East.

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  • Mar062019
    Country Life Brighton Pavilion

    “Fit for an English Sun King”

    His Majesty’s Geranium & gold colour silk researched, redrawn & rewoven by Humphries Weaving for the Brighton Pavilion Saloon silk curtains & wall hangings.

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  • Sep192018
    Castletown fabric and tassel

    Visit us at the Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event 2018

    The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event 2018 (HBPGE) is held on Tuesday 13th November 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre,…

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  • Oct252017
    Elton Damask

    Historic Houses Association (HHA) AGM 2017

    Historic Houses Association (HHA) Exhibition 2017 On Tuesday 14th November 2017 Humphries Weaving will again be exhibiting at the Historic Houses…

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  • Sep092016
    Historic House Exhibition 2016

    Historic House Association Exhibition 2016

    On Tuesday 15th November 2016 Humphries Weaving will again be exhibiting at the Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens event at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE.

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