Clog making is a traditional British craft that dates back centuries, with wooden-soled clogs once being a common form of footwear for workers in mills, factories, and farms. These sturdy shoes were crafted to withstand harsh conditions and are a testament to Britain’s industrial and rural history. However, the art of clog making is now endangered, as mass-produced footwear has replaced the need for handmade clogs. Preserving this craft is essential for keeping history alive, as it not only maintains the skills and craftsmanship of the past but also honors the heritage of working-class Britain. Supporting clog makers ensures that future generations can appreciate the cultural significance and craftsmanship behind this iconic footwear.
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Heritage Craft: Clog Making
Business Name | Craftsperson | Address-1 | Address-2 | Suburb | Postcode | Country | Website | Phone | Notes | |
Foxy’s Clogs | John Fox | https://www.foxysclogs.co.uk/ | John@foxysclogs.co.uk | 1204597377 | Clog makers using a combination of machine and hand skills | |||||
Phil Howard – Clogs & Leatherworks | Phil Howard | Chevin Side | Otley | LS21 3JJ | England | https://nw-clogs.co.uk/ | phil.howard.clogs@gmail.com | 0194 351 1029 | Clog makers using a combination of machine and hand skills | |
St Fagans National History Museum | Geraint Parfitt | CF5 6XB | Wales | events@museumwales.ac.uk | ||||||
Traditional Clogs | Jeremy Atkinson | 44 Duke St | Kington | HR5 3DR | England | https://www.clogmaker.co.uk/ | jeremy@clogmaker.co.uk | 01544 231683 | ||
Walkley Clogs | Alan | Mount Pleasant Mills, Midgley Road | Unit 10 | Mytholmroyd | HX7 5LR | England | https://www.clogs.co.uk/ | walkclogs@aol.com | 1422885757 | Clog makers using a combination of machine and hand skills |
Robin Shepherd | http://www.robin-shepherd.co.uk/index.php?page=5 | rgshepherd@talktalk.net | 01535 958069 | Clog makers using a combination of machine and hand skills | ||||||
Simon Brock | 218 Walkley Crescent Rd | Sheffield | S6 5BB | England | https://simonbrock.co.uk/ | simon@simonbrock.co.uk | 07958 15 45 05 |
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