Meet the Makers Behind London's Heritage

We had a wonderful day at London Craft Week hosting three In Conversation talks with Kit Kemp at The Soho Hotel. Our guests were stained glass restorer Peter Campling, gilder Sue Lee and model maker Isabella Gilding each of whom gave lively talks. The audience was invited to come up and see demonstrations on stage and have a go at the crafts themselves – taking home with them gilded balls and coats of arms as well as a gift bag. Our huge thanks to Firmdale Hotels for hosting us in Soho and to all who came to take part.

See below for the highlights!

HOLT's Patron visits Wanstead

We were delighted to bring our Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Wanstead Grotto to see works in progress. The Duke met the City of London’s Epping Forest Chairman Graeme Doshi-Smith, Verderer Nicholas Munday, John Sharpe and Richard Arnopp from Friends of Wanstead Parklands as well as young refugees as part of our Proud Places programme. The Duke is Ranger of Epping Forest as well as HOLT’s Patron.

Read the full Ilford Recorder article here

London Craft Week - May 9th

HOLT is at London Craft Week this year with Meet the Makers Behind London’s Heritage. The talk will take place on the first day of the London-wide event this year on May 9th at the fabulous Firmdale Soho Hotel.

We have three amazing speakers; miniature model maker Isabella Gilding, expert Gilder Sue Lee and stained-glass restorer Peter Campling joining HOLT Director Dr Nicola Stacey and celebrated designer and HOLT Trustee Kit Kemp MBE in conversation.

There will be demonstrations, a chance to have a go yourself and a gift bag to take home.

The day will run as follows:

• Peter Campling, stained glass restoration - Chapel Studio 11 am – 12 pm

• Sue Lee, gilding - Eskdale Restoration 12 pm – 1 pm

• Isabella Gilding, Model-maker 4 pm – 5 pm

Discounted student tickets are available if you email us at info@heritageoflondon.org

Buy tickets here!