Kate in the Archive Store

Kate in the Archive Store

Kate shows Janet Eddie Squires' iconic Lunar Rocket design, 1969

Kate shows Eddie Squires’ iconic Lunar Rocket design, 1969

Janet identifies fabric covering one of her own sofas!

Janet identifies a Marianne Straub design covering one of her own sofas!

Our lovely Archivist, Kate, made an appearance on the BBC’s A Taste of Britain this month. Did you see her? If not, the ‘North Essex’ episode is on iPlayer for a little longer. Janet Street-Porter uncovers a fabric used on a sofa in her family home, and Brian Turner makes a Queen of Puddings. It’s no-brainer watching.

A Taste of Britain can be found here, or find out more about Braintree’s textile heritage here.

Kate tweets from @KateArchive – follow her!