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Equines

Equines—horses, ponies, and donkeys—have been integral to Britain’s history, culture, and development, from their roles in agriculture and transportation to their presence in sport and ceremonial events. Today, many native British equine breeds are at risk due to changes in farming practices, loss of habitat, and modern transportation methods. Protecting these animals and the traditional …

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Pigs

Pigs have played a significant role in Britain’s agricultural heritage for centuries, contributing to traditional farming practices and rural economies. Many native British pig breeds, such as the Tamworth and the Large Black, are now considered rare or endangered due to changes in modern farming methods and a shift towards more commercially viable breeds. Preserving …

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Goats

Goats have long been a part of Britain’s rural landscape, valued for their milk, meat, and fiber, and playing a vital role in traditional farming communities. However, many native British goat breeds, such as the Bagot goat, are now endangered due to changes in farming practices and reduced demand for their products. Preserving these breeds …

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Sheep

Sheep have been a cornerstone of Britain’s agricultural and economic history for thousands of years, with their wool once driving the country’s wealth and trade. Today, many native British sheep breeds, such as the Herdwick and the Soay, are at risk due to modern farming practices and the dominance of more commercially viable breeds. Preserving …

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Cattle

Cattle have been an essential part of Britain’s agricultural history for centuries, providing milk, meat, and labor in traditional farming communities. Many native British cattle breeds, such as the Red Poll and Gloucester, are now at risk due to changes in farming practices and the preference for higher-yielding commercial breeds. Preserving these native breeds is …

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Woodwind Instrument Making

Woodwind instrument making in Britain is an ancient craft that has been passed down through generations, producing iconic instruments such as the flute, oboe, and clarinet. However, this traditional skill is now under threat due to mass production, reduced demand for handcrafted instruments, and the loss of skilled artisans. Preserving the craft of woodwind instrument …

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Wooden Pipe Making

Heritage Craft: Wooden Pipe Making Business Name Craftsperson Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Ashton Pipes William John Ashton-Taylor ashtonpipes@googlemail.com Askwith Pipes Chris Askwith Plymouth England http://www.askwithpipes.com/ askwithpipes@gmail.com Blakemar Briars Mike Billington 38 Farthingstone Rd, Litchborough Towcester NN12 8JE https://blakemar.co.uk/ mike@blakemar.co.uk (01327) 830213 Eldrich Pipes Chris Kelly England http://www.eldritchpipes.com/ info@eldritchpipes.com Invicta Briars Peter Ellam …

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Wheeling

Heritage Craft: Wheeling Business Name Craftsperson Address-1 Address-2 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Notes Aluminiumart Matthew Warburton https://www.aluminiumart.co.uk/ matthew@aluminiumart.co.uk 7733552888 Ashley and James Coachbuilding Miles and Andy Woodside Farm, Chequers Green Lymington SO41 8AH England https://www.ashleyandjames.uk/ office@ashleyandjames.uk 01590 688799 Aston Martin Works Tickford Street Newport Pagnell MK16 9AN England https://astonmartinworks.com/ enquiry@astonmartin.com 44 (0) 1908 …

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Vardo Art and Living Waggon Crafts

Heritage Craft: Vardo Art and Living Waggon Crafts Craftsperson Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Katie Morgan Stanway Water Mill, Gloucestershire Winchcombe GL54 5PQ England https://www.kbmorgan.co.uk/ 07787 904421 Mark Goldsworthy https://woodcarver.co.uk/ mark@goldsworthy.co.uk 01986 894145 …

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Umbrella Making

Heritage Craft: Umbrella Making Business Name Craftsperson Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Booth Brothers https://www.booth-brothers.co.uk/ sales@booth-brothers.co.uk 01226 372 700 Fox Umbrellas 240a Wickham Road, Shirley Croydon CR0 8BJ England https://www.foxumbrellas.com/ onlineshop@foxumbrellas.com 44 (0)20 8662 0022 James Ince & Sons 63 Vyner Street, Bethnal Green London E2 9DQ England http://www.inceumbrellas.co.uk/ info@inceumbrellas.com 44 (0) 20 …

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