A
growing selection of websites, links and pages devoted to
rural art, artists, crafts and craftsmen in the UK; including
rural life video's and DVD's and related British fine art,
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Beadreamy
Beadreamy for necklaces
and earrings, bracelets and pendants. Beautiful, individual
jewellery. Handmade in the UK using top quality findings and
materials.
Natures Palette Beautiful handpainted silk
and glass art. Scarves, wallhangings, cards, vases, bowls,
and more, lovely unique gifts.
Pretty
Creative at Hawthorn-Lane sell
a wide range of jewellery making supplies and beads, including
czech glass, Swarovski crystal, tools, books, Wigjig wire
working jigs, craft and jewellery wire and components.
Caledonian Sign Company Manufacturers
of quality farm and house signs, weathervanes and decorative
hanging baskets depicting your favourite breed of animal/image
into a silhouette from mild steel finished in a durable powder.
CRAFT MAGIC
Craft Magic offers one stop shopping for all your crafting
needs for children and adults alike. There is a wide range
of rafts covered from Jewellery Making to Pyrography with
much more in between.
Critters
UK Animated
tow bar cover with the benefit of having a third brake light
built in!
Emma
Wyatt Gifts Selling
and producing ceramic gift ware, home and office interior
gifts all with hunting, shooting and horse racing designs
FarmModels.co.uk
The
UKs longest established on line supplier of farm toys and
models. Specialising in the standard 1/32 scale, brands stocked
include Britains, Universal Hobbies, Siku, Ros and farmbuildings.
F
W Williamson & Son FW
Williamson & Son supplement their historical restoration
with bespoke creations in wraught iron, repairs and alterations
and intricate ornaments sculpted from old gears and engine
parts.
Handmade Doilies and napkins Iris Craft offers
a broad selection of items crafted using the Guilloche technique,
from doilies to napkins, bookmarks to cushion covers.
Handmade
Patchwork Quilts Beautiful selection of handmade
patchwork quilts, bedspreads, cot quilts and cot quilt sets.
Free 48hr delivery (UK Mainland)
Pure
Thoughts Soap Company Based in Derbyshire, Pure
Thoughts prides itself on using traditional cold process
methods to produce a large collection of luxurious natural
soaps using only the finest natural ingredients.
Saath Offering
handmade wooden, brass, marble gifts and handmade fashion
jewellery along with a great selection of Lace for fashion,
crafts and stage.
Society Cards Fine art Christmas cards, books,
dvds, jigsaws and calendars, dedicated to understanding and
enjoying British country life. Offering authentic scenes of
farming, wildlife, fishing and personal nostalgia.
The Littlecote Soap Co. Award Winning, beautifully
packaged Handmade Soaps, Toiletries, Wedding Favours and Gifts
from the English countryside capturing the essence of England. |
ANTIQUE
RESOURCES |
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Antiques
UK Portal dedicated to antiques in the UK with
directory of dealers, shippers, trade associations and tour
organisers; selection of over 20,000 items for sale; and
bulletin board for collectors.
Antiqueweb Based
in the North West of England, designing, promoting and maintaining
websites for UK antique dealers and associated businesses.
Also includes free bulletin board and fairs listings.
Antiques
Atlas A UK directory for finding antiques and
the emporiums and fairs selling them.
Antiques
Tour Database of antique dealers, fairs, events,
auctions, showrooms and classified ads.
Art
Deco Dealers Directory A comprehensive art deco
directory including dealers, fairs, clubs, etc
Devon
County Antiques Fairs Organisers of Antique and
Collectors Fairs in the South West of England. Details of
fairs and exhibitions.
Decorative
Art Bulletin board for all who are interested in
or involved in the buying and/or selling of decorative arts
of all styles and periods.
Furniture
from WoodKing India exports worldwide antique
furniture, reproduction pieces, including traditional and
modern, hand crafted or machine made.
Henson
Antiques are purveyors of fine quality antique
furniture dealing mainly in a unique selection of Georgian,
Victorian and Art Deco furniture, paintings, figurines and
other decorative pieces and objets d'art.
Lattimore's
Global Art Deco Directory E-mail publication
and directory dealing specifically with the Art Deco scene
in Great Britain lists dealers and collectors' clubs on-line
and off-line.
Saath Offering
handmade wooden, brass, marble gifts and handmade fashion
jewellery along with a great selection of Lace for fashion,
crafts and stage.
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HOLISTIC
TREATMENTS & COURSES |
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Chinese
Pain Relief Acupuncture Pain relief clinic
with acupuncture and acupressure in Bristol, Dr.Zhentong
Han (Chinese ex army hospital doctor). Practicing
since 1985.
Cotswold Holistics has acquired a reputation for providing
unusually high standards of therapy. The special pride and
care we take in listening to your needs helps us to provide
individually tailored treatments. These, we hope, will make
a real difference to your physical, mental and social well
being. |
ART
& CRAFT COURSES |
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Exclusive Short Courses in Sculpting Alexia ART promotes 2-4 day seasonal courses in clay sculpting and stone carving based in Oxfordshire. Ideally suited for creative individuals, our gift packs make memorable personal pressies.
Noble
Fine Art A
large selection of Equine Art. Online shop for Limited Edition
Prints. Exhibition dates and workshops. Our printmakers transform
photographs into handmade etchings, fabulous gifts for everyone.
The
Cutting Gallery Artist-run studios and gallery
including large wildlife sculpture garden. Drawings, prints
and sculptures of animals by Julia Prior, sea/sky paintings
by Tony Prior. Art classes for kids and adults.
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ARTISTS
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Anglersgift
An independent artist / craftsman producing unique handcrafted
gifts for the discerning angler reflecting traditional angling
artefacts in a range of decorative functional pieces.
Bryn
Parry Studios Cartoons
and gifts from this talented countryside and sporting artist
Dog
Portraits fine art dog
portraits.
emelie
trevena-jackson this website is designed to show
potential and existing clients emelie's art in gallery form
and to keep them updated in terms of her work and life .
Fractally
Yours Digital
images based on mathematics for home decor, incorporation
into business stationery and surface design.
Heavens
and Earth Art Galleries
of Fractal art, digital abstract art, photography and infrared
photography by Emma Aldous with originals, prints and selected
merchandise for sale online.
HiggletyPigglety
Joanna twinn paints a pretty range of watercolours. Scenes
include country kitchens, gardens and beachhuts.
Impressionz-Art
is a site selling the work of artists and crafts people from
southwest England, and donating 5% of sales to Cancer Research
UK.
McIntyre
Studios James & Keith
McIntyre are two brothers wanting to bring their brand of
arts and crafts to the worldwide web. All their work is hand
painted or crafted in their studios.
Nature
in Art The world's first museum and art gallery dedicated
exclusively to art inspired by nature from any period, any
culture and in any media. Specially Commended in the National
Heritage Museum of the Year Awards.
Nostalgic
Art Evocative prints and originals from artist Trevor
Mitchell's online studio, depicting vintage steam, tractors,
Land Rovers and farmyard scenes. Sensibly priced, framed or
unframed, to make the ideal gift for country lovers.
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Young Art - Original Fine Art Classical
figurative, dance and portrait fine art original oil paintings,
pastels and gicleé prints by Artist Richard Young
The
Cutting Gallery Artist-run studios and gallery
including large wildlife sculpture garden. Drawings, prints
and sculptures of animals by Julia Prior, sea/sky paintings
by Tony Prior. Art classes for kids and adults.
Tracy
Hall A watercolour artist based in Orkney, Scotland.
You can see a selection of work. Commissions for original
paintings are welcome, and limited edition prints are also
available direct from the artist, or you can order prints
securely direct from this website using Paypal.
Wild
Bird Art Offers a collection of original bird
art in print form, with original paintings to order.
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BOOKS |
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Countryman
Books British dealers in scarce & out of print sporting
books including shooting, hunting, big game hunting, falconry,
game keeping. Also have good stocks of fishing books including
salmon, trout, big game & coarse; many dogs books including
breed, gun dog training, faliction and illustrated. A selection
of horse books covering various aspects of equestrianism and
specialise in books written or illustrated by Cecil Aldin
& Lionel Edwards.
Society
Cards Fine art Christmas cards, books, dvds,
jigsaws and calendars, dedicated to understanding and enjoying
British country life. Offering authentic scenes of farming,
wildlife, fishing and personal nostalgia.
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FINE
ART & PRINT GALLERIES |
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Berkeley
Studio Specialists in original sporting art prints.
emelie
trevena-jackson this website is designed to show
potential and existing clients emelie's art in gallery form
and to keep them updated in terms of her work and life .
Eye
Spy Photography Eye
Spy Photography offers tailored child/family photo shoots,
Horses and Pets included ! Relaxed, playful style. Photo
books, prints and CDs are available.
John
Noott Galleries This site contains copies of
fine paintings and works of art from the eighteenth century
to the present day. A catalogue request service is available.
Sally
Mitchell Fine Arts Recognised by the British Fine
Art Trade Guild as one of the country's top five fine art
publishing houses. Browse and buy online with confidence.
Purchase quality prints and original artwork from leading
artists specialising in a range of countryside associated
themes.
Society
Cards Fine art Christmas cards, books, dvds,
jigsaws and calendars, dedicated to understanding and enjoying
British country life. Offering authentic scenes of farming,
wildlife, fishing and personal nostalgia.
Wild
Bird Art Offers a collection of original bird
art in print form, with original paintings to order.
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FURNITURE |
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Farm21
specialises in artistic furniture design and commissions.
Based in the UK and Ireland, the company creates memorable
objects using elements of the agricultural Irish countryside.
Henson
Antiques are purveyors of fine quality antique
furniture dealing mainly in a unique selection of Georgian,
Victorian and Art Deco furniture, paintings, figurines and
other decorative pieces and objets d'art.
Rural
and Country Crafts Ruralwood design and make
innovative and unusual houshold items from reclaimed timber.
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JEWELLERY |
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Beadreamy
Beadreamy
for necklaces and earrings, bracelets and pendants. Beautiful,
individual jewellery. Handmade in the UK using top quality
findings and materials.
Emma
Wyatt Gifts Selling
and producing ceramic gift ware, home and office interior
gifts all with hunting, shooting and horse racing designs
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ONLINE
AUCTION HOUSES |
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A1
Auctions Internet Auctions of consumer goods,electronic
equipment and surplus stock
Bonhams
& Brooks Auctioneers & Valuers Quality paintings of
country scenes and animals are a speciality.
Morgan
Auctions The UK's largest on-line computer auction
of surplus, end of line and low price computer equipment,
including some brand new equipment.
eBid
The UK Online Auction House - sell anything in their auctions
- in fully secure Environments.
Icollector
Scans many of UK's forthcoming auctions, large and small.
You can then see lot details; place a proxy bid, seek further
information or contact the auction house direct.
Last
Minute Network Special offers and best prices for
last minute travel, flights, hotels, holidays, entertainment,
gifts, auctions and restaurants. Thousands of offers to choose
from with full online availability and secure booking.
Sothebys
Comprehensive online auction house, presented in association
with Ebay.
Loot
The No.1 classifieds website for buying, selling &
renting property, accommodation, houses, flats & second
hand & used cars, motorbikes, mobile phones & much
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ORGANISATIONS |
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The
Basketmakers Association Information about the association
and its activities - lists of events and products. Information
about basketry and chairseating.
British
Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA ) Promotes the
highest standards of craftmanship and design among Artist
Blacksmiths in Great Britain and abroad. With a membership
largely composed of professional craftspeople, the association
is nonetheless open to anyone who supports the aims, is interested
in the craft, or is involved in architecture, design or design
education.
British
Wood Turners Association Represents most of the major
companies in the automatic wood turning industry and has amongst
its members, all sizes of businesses who between them produce
a complete range of turned products.
Rural
Market Place Carole Kelly
introduces you to the some of the many talented, creative
and self-sufficient people who live in rural Somerset and
Devon so you can buy their goods online.
The
Crafts Council The UKĖs national organisation for
the promotion of contemporary crafts. Established in 1971,
an independent body funded by the Arts Council of England,
responsible for promoting fine craftsmanship, encouraging
high standards and increasing public awareness of contemporary
crafts and applied arts.
The
Guild of Taxidermists Representing Taxidermy in the
UK.
The
National Portraiture Association The World's First
International Portrait Service - original fine art portraiture
by nationally recognised artists. Ceremonial, executive, personal
and family portraits - sittings at home, studio, or from photographs.
View and commission online.
The
Rural Crafts Association Started in 1970 as a co-operative
by craftsmen and women to promote their work at major shows
in the United Kingdom.
Woodland
Crafts Handmade crafts exhibited by the craftspeople
in historic settings. |
PHOTOGRAPHS
& PHOTOGRAPHERS |
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Eye
Spy Photography Eye
Spy Photography offers tailored child/family photo
shoots, Horses and Pets included ! Relaxed, playful
style. Photo books, prints and CDs are available.
Mason
Photography A
fresh approach to bespoke wedding and lifestyle portrait
photography.
Society
Cards Fine art Christmas cards, books,
dvds, jigsaws and calendars, dedicated to understanding and
enjoying British country life. Offering authentic scenes
of farming, wildlife, fishing and personal nostalgia.
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SCULPTURE,
SCULPTORS & CRAFT |
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F
W Williamson & Son FW
Williamson & Son supplement
their historical restoration
with bespoke creations in
wraught iron, repairs and
alterations and intricate
ornaments sculpted from old
gears and engine parts.
McIntyre
Studios James & Keith
McIntyre are two brothers wanting to bring their brand of
arts and crafts to the worldwide web. All their work is hand
painted or crafted in their studios.
The Cutting Gallery Artist-run studios and gallery
including large wildlife sculpture garden. Drawings, prints
and sculptures of animals by Julia Prior, sea/sky paintings
by Tony Prior. Art classes for kids and adults.
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TAXIDERMY |
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Mike
Gadd Taxidermist One of the largest selections of
stock taxidermy in the UK.
Taxidermy Professional taxidermists offering mounts of all UK and many exotic species.
Wild
Art Taxidermy Based close to Cambridge, with easy
access to the M11, A1 and A14. Twenty years in his profession,
Wild Art's proprietor David Leggett, naturalist and taxidermist,
remains the region's and East Anglia's best. |
RURAL
LIFE ON VIDEO, DVD AND FILM |
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Society
Cards Fine art Christmas cards, books, dvds, jigsaws
and calendars, dedicated to understanding and enjoying British
country life. Offering authentic scenes of farming, wildlife,
fishing and personal nostalgia.
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Pure
Thoughts Soap Company
Based in Derbyshire, Pure
Thoughts prides itself on using traditional cold process
methods to produce a large collection of luxurious natural
soaps using only the finest natural ingredients.
Saath
Offering
handmade wooden, brass, marble gifts and handmade fashion
jewellery along with a great selection of Lace for fashion,
crafts and stage.
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