David Pearson Heads Up A-list Collaboration For Baddeley Brothers Book

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Spitalfields Life Books is launching a tribute to British design and print techniques, with words by The Gentle Author, on 15 October 2015. Designer and typographer David Pearson leads a stellar cast of contributors for the latest book by the Gentle Author, which chronicles the fascinating story of six generations of the specialist printers, Baddeley … Read more

A Beautiful Tie-Up

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There was a natural connection between the quintessentially stylish Willow & Warson and Baddeley Brothers. A mutual appreciation of craftsmanship and dedication to detail that made this project special. Almost as special as the wooden bow ties and unique accessories that are hand-carved in Willow & Warson’s Devon workshop. Founders Tim Brenninkmeijer and Theo Andrews … Read more

Paper Planes fly into Harrods and then onto Miami

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Leading design magazine Wallpaper* is currently exhibiting some of the world’s best design and craftsmanship in London’s flagship store, Harrods. The Handmade exhibition displays one-off items of furniture, fashion, fittings and more throughout October. Baddeley Brothers’ contribution to the creative event, was a team effort with Glithero to create a collection of beautifully crafted paper … Read more

Traditional print makes the Innovation Award shortlist

The pioneering way that Baddeley Brothers has collaboratively developed the unique paper planes, then attracted and engaged a highly influential creative audience across the world, has evidently struck a chord with the demanding panel of experts at the 2012 British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) Excellence Awards. The Paper Planes campaign is one of seven projects … Read more

Olympic planning

Just a stone’s throw from the Olympic Village, Baddeley Brothers, the specialist printing and envelope making firm is ready for the inevitable transport disruption that up to 3 million visitors a day will create. Preparations are well underway to ensure that the business runs smoothly throughout the Olympics and Paralympics – so much so, that … Read more

Making an impact in the country

Director Charles Pertwee invited the journalist see for himself what happened on the workshop floor From the noisy clatter of the printing presses to the delicate process of making tissue-lined envelopes by hand, the skill and experience of the Baddeley Brothers’ team must have made a great impression. Indeed, examples of Baddeley Brothers’ work and … Read more

Graduate trainee’s stock is rising

University of East London graduate Arnaud Celeste is driving up the value of Baddeley Brothers’ stock – stock cards and envelopes that is! During a three-month placement, arranged in partnership with UEL’s Student Enterprise Team, Arnaud is masterminding the relaunch of the Baddeley Brothers’ luxurious stock cards and quality envelopes range. Using new media and … Read more

Cutting of the 200th Baddeley Cake

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No break with tradition at the cutting of the 200th Baddeley Cake Baddeley Brothers is donating its services to mark the 200-year-old ceremony of the cutting of the aptly titled Baddeley Cake, though no historical link has yet been established! The Cutting of the Baddeley Cake is an annual event in remembrance of the famous … Read more