Thanks

This project was a wonderful excuse to roam the countryside and spend time with some fascinating people in some glorious locations. It was a journey of discovery and I think all of us involved felt enriched by the experience.

I am very grateful to all the craftspeople we filmed for their cooperation, patience and good humour. Together, we have captured a little piece of the present to hand on to the future.

Thanks also to the filmmakers – particularly Adrian Bowles of Motivation, with Mark Insoll the cameraman and Simon Wood, ‘Woody’, on sound. For the wheelwright film, I am indebted to Tim, Ollie and James, who together comprise Fleet Films.

The project was made possible by a grant from the Designation Challenge Fund administered by the Museums Libraries and Archives Council under its Renaissance programme.

Roy Brigden
Museum of English Rural Life