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Interviews

27/11/2025
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Art Meets Craftsmanship: The Timeless Appeal of Lino Printing

Do you remember potato printing at primary school? That slightly chaotic mix of poster paint, halved vegetables, and the thrill of seeing your design appear on paper? For most of us, it remained a fond childhood memory. For Sarah Cemmick, working with rubber carving blocks and lino tapped into that same simple joy, but developed into something rather more a refined work of art. Cheaney Christmas Windows This Christmas, we’ve collaborated with Sarah to create our window displays, marking our first venture into this kind of artistic partnership. Watching her... Read More

24/09/2024
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Jonathan Church: New Master of The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is a historic livery company that dates back more than 750 years. It was granted the right in 1272 to regulate the footwear trade within the City of London. Traditionally, Cordwainers were shoemakers who practiced their trade within the city’s walls. Livery companies, like the Cordwainers, were established to regulate trade practices, maintain quality standards, and offer mutual support. Today, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is composed of members from various fields, but it remains focused on supporting footwear education... Read More

08/03/2023
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International Women’s Day

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, I took the opportunity to speak with some of the exceptional women who play a vital role in keeping the Cheaney factory running smoothly. Mel, our supervisor for assembly, lasting, making, and finishing, provided some valuable insights into what it’s like to work in the footwear industry at Cheaneys. Her encouraging words highlight the importance of women actively seeking positions and roles, as they can bring valuable perspectives to our company. We hope Mel’s message inspires more women to pursue their passion... Read More

29/03/2022
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How to look good in your wedding day photos

Wedding season is in full swing. You’ve already heard what I have to say on the matter in previous blogs, and there’s a veritable plethora of opinion pieces out there (written with varying levels of accuracy) on how to dress on your wedding day, so I thought I’d switch it up a bit. Has anyone ever asked the opinion of the people who have arguably the most important job on the day itself? The ones who have the frankly terrifying job of immortalising the best day of your life and... Read More

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Cultivating Future Generations of Shoemakers; Cheaney Apprenticeships

Cheaney has a proud history of crafting beautifully made English footwear using traditional techniques that haven’t altered much since their inception. Yet the skillset needed to produce exquisite footwear is one that is not mastered overnight and cannot simply be learned by reading about such production processes. However, it is an artform that is continually developed through many years of practice, patience and knowledge. A great number of our dedicated craftspeople have been with us, as part of the Cheaney community, for many years, with some joining us straight after... Read More