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Hi! I’m Iain Russell, toy maker and animal lover!
Iain Russel in His Workshop I’ve always been fascinated by toys, and as the years have drifted by, my enthusiasm for them has grown. I...
Jan 291 min read
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Why Handmade Toys Matter in a Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, toys are often dominated by screens, apps, and automated sounds. These digital toys are...
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Meet Toy Maker Peter de Wit
What first drew you to toymaking? I started making toys in the 1970's. I was a working saxophone player, and started to make simple toys...
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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The Power of Imagination: How Handmade Toys Inspire Creative Play
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and mass-produced plastic toys, the value of imaginative play can sometimes be overlooked....
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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How Mayflower Miniatures Got Its Name by John Alden
Mayflower Miniatures happened in the early 1970’s, I say happened since it was really the result of a series of coincidences. My partner...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Meet Dave Bowden from DB Crafts
Hello my name is David Bowden I live in Exeter Devon and I have been making toys and other wooden things for over twenty years, I also...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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British Toymakers Guild Gift Guide for All Ages
Welcome to the enchanting world of the British Toymakers Guild, where craftsmanship meets imagination. We've curated a magical gift guide...
Dec 15, 20236 min read
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Meet Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood
The Berkshire business 'Love Heartwood' is run by Liz Pearson, a passionate woodturner dedicated to providing eco-conscious families with...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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Meet Bob Duggan: Owner and Toymaker from Wendover Wood
My name is Bob Duggan and I’m a Director of my own toymaking company called Wendover Wood; we sell to whoever will buy whether they live...
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Noah's Ark Toys | David Plagerson
I was drawn to toy making by two different events. The first was that I had a baby daughter and it was wonderful to see how a child...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Muttley the Toymaker | Mark Uttley - Wooden Toys & Automata
My name is Mark Uttley, I’m 62 and I live in Stafford. My trading name is Muttley the Toymaker for obvious reasons and I’ve been trading for
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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All aboard the clubfoot train! Keeping children’s progress on the right track with Wendover Wood
Wendover Wood's new clubfoot train has pulled in at RHCYP Station to help mark milestones during children’s hospital journeys. The...
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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The British Toymakers Guild Christmas Gift Guide
written by Liz Pearson from Love Heartwood Are you looking for imaginative, high-quality toys this Christmas that were made in the UK? ...
Dec 3, 20225 min read
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