The craft of musical bow making, particularly for string instruments like violins, violas, and cellos, is a highly specialized tradition in Britain that dates back centuries. These artisans meticulously shape and balance each bow to ensure the finest quality of sound, making the bow an integral part of a musician’s performance. However, the art of bow making is now endangered due to the rise of mass production and the dwindling number of skilled bow makers. Preserving this craft is essential for maintaining Britain’s rich musical heritage. By supporting traditional bow makers, we ensure that future generations of musicians can continue to experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry that handmade bows provide, keeping this important cultural skill alive.
Here is a list we compiled to be of assistance. If you find any errors or omissions, please send us an email to: Support@EndangeredBritish.com ~ thank you!
Heritage Craft: Bow Making (Musical)
| Business Name | Craftsperson | Address-1 | Address-2 | Suburb | Postcode | Country | Website | Phone | |
| Baker Bows | Tim Baker | 19 Sandfield Road | Oxford | OX3 7RN | England | https://www.bvma.org.uk/makersdirectory/tim-baker | tim@bakerbows.co.uk | 44 (0) 1865 761558 | |
| Brompton’s Auctioneers Limited | Peter Oxley | 33 Percy St. | London | W1T 2DF | England | https://www.bromptons.co/about/our-team/peter-oxley/ | info@bromptons.co | 0207 580 9550 | |
| The Bow Business | Stephen Thomson | Cockpit Arts, 18-22 Creekside | Studio 309 | London | SE8 3DZ | England | https://www.thebowbusiness.com/ | info@thebowbusiness.com | 44 (0) 7752 287891 |
| WE Hill & Sons | Derek Wilson | 36 New End Square | London | NW3 1LS | England | https://www.wehillandsons.com/ | violins@wehillandsons.com | ||
| Andrew Bellis | http://www.andrewbellis.com/ | bows@andrewbellis.plus.com | |||||||
| Andrew McGill | andrew@bowmakermcgill.co.uk | 44 1295 750255 | |||||||
| Christopher Halstead | 70 John St | Studio 10, Harland Works | Sheffield | S2 4QU | England | halsteadcj@yahoo.co.uk | 44 7949 813 180 | ||
| Howard Green | 46 Ogilvy Street | Tayport | DD6 9NP | Scotland | https://howardgreenbowmaker.com/ | info@howardgreenbowmaker.com | 01382 553478 | ||
| Richard Wilson | Greenlawalls Lodge | Berwick-upon-Tweed | TD15 2PR | England | https://www.bowmaker.co.uk/ | richardwilson.bowmaker@gmail.com | 44 (0) 1890 820322 |
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