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We hope the following links may be of interest:
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Glenn Malkin - Design Bindings |
Our sister site illustrating Glenn Malkin's award winning design bindings |
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The Society of Bookbinders |
Gives information about the society, its events and workshops as well as some useful resources for bookbinders. |
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Designer Bookbinders |
Gives information about the society of Designer Bookbinders, its events and workshops and some amazing examples of bookbinding art! |
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Hewit & Sons |
Leather tanners for the bookbinding trade and suppliers of bookbinding equipment and supplies |
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Ratchfords |
Suppliers of quality bookbinding cloths in a wide variety of colours and finishes |
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National Association of Writer's Groups |
This is a charity helping to bring together writing groups around Britain. It offers support & friendship, a magazine, writing competitions and regular festivals. |
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Welcome Words |
Amazing highly bespoke gift books, personally written with recollections, history, stories and other researched related material. Also creative writing courses and support. |
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Harmatan Leather Ltd |
A supplier of exceptionally high quality leathers to the bookbinding industry, favoured by many design binders. |
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Signature Websites |
Effective, straightforward and understandable website design service specifically for small businesses and sole traders. Clearly illustrated, highly competitive pricing. |
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Made by Hands of Britain |
A website dedicated to showcasing the talent of Britain's craft and heritage industries. Includes a huge variety of speciality producers, with lots of information. |
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Eden Workshops
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The Eden Workshops are devoted to craft bookbinding. Here you will find
free bookbinding tutorials, learn at home DVD's as well as equipment and materials. |
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The following buisnesses and organisations have recently demonstrated professional generosity and support in relation to a local project, and, being a customer of each of them myself, I am very happy to recommend their services to all:
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BeverleyTreasure House |
The regional archives, library, museum and art gallery for the East Riding of Yorkshire. A fabulous facility with frequently updated exhibitions and events and a great cafe. Well worth a visit if you are in the Beverley area. |
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Bridlington Spa |
A sumptuous recently refurbished venue in the ever popular resort of Bridlington. A key venue in the region for a range of concerts, performances and plays, but also an excellent conference venue. Incorporates a superb gallery of regional artists as well as cafe and other facilities. |
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Harmatan Leather |
Internationally renowned as one of the best specialist suppliers of bookbinding leather, used by many of the worlds top designer bookbinders. The wide range of skins includes qualities and finishes suitable for a range of other purposes too. |
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| Hewit and Sons |
Arguably one of the best known and respected suppliers of a very wide range of bookbinding tools, equipment, leathers, consumables, papers and other essentials. If you need something for your bookbinding, Hewits will almost certainly have it! |
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| John Boland (Printers) Ltd |
A long established family business based in Hull. we all know there are many printers about, but I know from experience that Bolands are the people to go to if you want great quality, excellent service and a competitive price. One of the most helpful and professionally responsive companies I know. |
Tel: 01482 324781
e-mail: john@johnboland.karoo.co.uk |
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Hull History Centre |
A new and impressive facility housing the archives of the city Hulland housing various collections including the archives of Philip Larkin who worked in Hull for many years. Also excellent meeting/workshop facilities available for hire. |
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Valerie Wood |
Val is an award winning author based in East Yorkshire. She is patron of the Friends of Hull Memory Clinic and her website is well worth a visit to explore her critically acclaimed work. |
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