by Gthomas | Jan 18, 2024 | Creators
Mary Tokeley Mary Tokeley was a ‘picker’ in c.1948 for Warner & Sons. ‘Picking’ is a process of assessing the finished piece for any loose threads or knots in the weave and repairing them to ensure the highest standards of quality. Return to The...
by Gthomas | Jan 18, 2024 | Creators
Ronnie Thomas An artist and designer, active in the 1950s. Return to The...
by Gthomas | Jan 18, 2024 | Creators
Leonard St. John Tibbetts Great-grandson of Benjamin Warner. Managing Director of Warner & Sons c.1963 – 1980s. Upon the death of Alec Hunter, Tibbetts was in charge of New Mills, Braintree from 1958, managing the factory until its closure in 1971. Mr Reeves acted...
by Gthomas | Jan 18, 2024 | Creators
Bruce J Talbert 1838-1881. An architect and designer. He was born in Dundee. He worked as a furniture designer from 1865 and also designed textiles and wallpaper. Return to The...
by Gthomas | Jan 18, 2024 | Creators
Hilary June Swindells The daughter of Albert Swindells. June Swindells joined Warner & Sons as a designer, and was trained to transfer pattern to point paper to be made up into Jacquard cards. Return to The...
