This weekend I was formally sworn into the Company of Cordwainers in York - one of the seven ancient York Guilds still in existence today. The Company dates back to the medieval period and forms part of York’s long history of skilled trades and craftsmanship that still survives in the city today. The earliest recorded reference to the cordwainer trade in York appears in the Freemen’s Rolls of 1272–1273, with “Thomas de Fulford, Cordwainer” listed as the first entry. New Member of the Company...

A quick invitation to York Open Studios 2026

We are super excited for Small Business Saturday UK on 6th December 2025, and we hope you are too! This nationwide celebration is all about shining a spotlight on the incredible independent shops, makers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who bring creativity, character, and community spirit to our high streets and online spaces. Whether it’s your favourite family-run café, the artisan who handcrafts beautiful gifts, or the local service provider who always goes above and beyond - Small...