Phoenox Textile Ltd - Big Hug - Rugs and bean bags


Proud to be British
Hug Rug is a range of products created by Phoenox Textile Ltd. We are a private, family run company who have been designing and manufacturing household textiles, rugs and carpets from our Yorkshire base for over 50 years.
Seasides, bunting, picnics, tea parties, healthy outdoor fun… just some of the things that have inspired this range. We want you to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the quintessentially British sense of style that is…

Brisbane Moss - Weavers and converters


Brisbane MossSince the middle of the 19th century, Moss Brothers had been weavers and converters of corduroy and moleskin fabric. About the turn of the century The English Velvet Cord Dyeing Company moved into the district and took over some of the local dyeing firms. Fearing the prospect of a monopoly in the dyeing trade, which could be to their disadvantage, several clothing companies got together along with the largest dyers in the district, Moss Bros.Ltd. with their extensive dye works at Bridgeroyd. Together they formed The English Fustian Manufacturing Company Ltd. on 13th February 1901. 
Over the next few decades the EFMC continued to expand and eventually became a vertical operation incorporating Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Clothing Manufacture and also Retail outlets. In the early 1980’s due to changes in the demand for Corduroy Moleskin and Fustians and along with the competition from other countries the English Fustian Co were forced into administration with many of the divisions closing down. It was at this time that M Chapmans & Sons who also specialized in Pile Fabrics became associated with Brisbane Moss and Moss Brothers Dyers, and became the current owners in 1983.

http://www.brisbanemoss.co.uk/about.asp

J E Wilson and Sons(Kendal) - Confectionery


It is now over eighty years since James Wilson first started his world famous mintcake at the New York Inn premises in Kendal, where originally other confectionery such as Kendal Butter Tabs and Westmeria Caramel Toffee were made.


Kendal Mint Cake became so popular it was soon decided to concentrate on this product alone. By 1915 it became necessary to move to larger premises in Stricklandgate, where it was also possible to open a sweet shop and small factory.


The factory and shop were completely rebuilt in 1938 and a restaurant opened. Kendal Mint Cake became increasingly popular with tourists in the Lake District as well as climbers and explorers who found that, with its high energy value, Mint cake gave them a delicious and refreshing energy boost.


In 1966 yet another extension and factory were built but due to further demand by 1983 it finally became necessary to move completely to a new 12,000 sq ft factory at Cross Lane, Kendal which is where our premises are still situated today.

Kendal Mint Cake is still made in exactly the same way as it was nearly 100 years ago, stiring the sugar by hand in copper pans to get that magic taste.



http://www.wilsonsofkendal.co.uk/index.aspx

The Toffee Shop in Penrith - English Toffee and Fudge since 1910


The Toffee Shop in Penrith, Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, has been making fudge and toffee since 1910.

The taste of Penrith Fudge is quite unique and elusive to describe as that of a fine wine. Our delicious fudge and toffee is all home made on the premises.

Fudge addicts flock here from all over the world because, until recently, this was the only place to buy it. It's on the left hand side at the bottom of the hill as you come into Penrith. If you find yourself lost it really doesn't matter - Penrith is not large and absolutely everyone knows where the Toffee Shop is.The Toffee Shop was originally opened by the Furnass family just after the First World War and has worked through three families, eventually being owned by Neil and Pat Boustead.

Fudge is made from butter, sugar and milk to a simple recipe and in small batches, so that it cooks evenly and thoroughly. There are always plenty of people to fuss over the 8 brass pans - stirring it when it needs stirring, and checking that it never boils over or catches in the pan. Once cooked, the fudge is poured into cooling trays and then cut by hand into slabs.We should not forget the toffee -made with sugar, butter, syrup or black treacle - it also packs a powerful punch. It is also made by hand and once cooled in trays is broken up with a hammer and the irregularly shaped pieces individually wrapped.

There are hundreds of fudge shops in Britain so what makes this one so different? - It's difficult to describe the sensation of eating the fudge - it's a rich grainy textured fudge like tablet (Scottish fudge) but smoother and not as sweet, so you can eat masses without feeling sick. Lord Lichfield has been quoted as calling it " the best fudge in the world" and endorses this by having regular orders sent.

Carrs of Carlisle - bread flours


About Carrs Breadmaker


Jonathan Dodgson Carr was a remarkable man, with a life characterised by invention, hard work and thrift. Son of a Quaker grocer, he set off to walk from his home in Kendal to Carlisle determined to be a success and contribute something to the life of the nation.

Within 15 years Carrs of Carlisle had become one of the largest baking businesses in Britain. He was also a vigorous campaigner against slavery and the Corn Laws.
He started milling flour in 1836 for his famous Table Water biscuit factory, and was the first person to recognise the benefits of high quality Canadian wheat, which we now import direct to our dock on the coast at Silloth.

Barbe & Bald Limited - Original Furniture Balm


Red top for dark wood (oak, mahogany, cherry)Gently restores and refurbishes tired and abraded wood throughout the home. Recreated using traditional formulae encompassing medieval techniques and 21st century technology.



Presented in a specially commissioned bottle, wax sealed with the companys own seal and with a fragrance reminscent of a country house or fine library.


http://www.baldsbalm.co.uk/Our_products/

STONE'S pure beeswax furniture cream

STONE'S pure beeswax furniture cream has been made in Devon, England since 1760. It was invented by Dr. Stone, an Exeter pharmacist during the period of great English furniture design and manufacture. Stone's is still a small family managed company.

Stone's is used by restorers, collectors and householders on both antiques and fine modern furniture in England and abroad. The furniture of many of England's stately homes and great houses open to the public is cared for by Stone's. The polish is sold in all the Devon National Trust houses and shops who are pleased to support a true local West Country heritage product. 



http://www.stonesfurniturecream.co.uk/