WOODCRAFT NEWS ARCHIVE

A New Bespoke Pergola Begins...

A New Bespoke Pergola Begins...

Posted on July 01, 2026

Every bespoke project starts with a blank workshop floor, careful measurements and a great deal of craftsmanship.This week the team has begun work on a com...
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A Bench for One of London's Most Historic Private Clubs

A Bench for One of London's Most Historic Private Clubs

Posted on June 30, 2026

Picture by: EdwardxSome destinations carry a little more history than most, and The Hurlingham Club in Fulham is certainly one of them.Founded in 1869, The...
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Johnny's Bench – A Memorial That Continues to Grow

Johnny's Bench – A Memorial That Continues to Grow

Posted on June 23, 2026

When the Oxford Cycling Club commissioned a memorial bench in honour of their friend and fellow rider, Johnny Morrison, the aim was always to create someth...
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More Than Benches: The Street Furniture That Brings New Communities to Life

More Than Benches: The Street Furniture That Brings New Communities to Life

Posted on June 16, 2026

Drive through almost any new housing development and you'll notice the same thing. Freshly laid roads. Newly planted trees. Open green spaces waiting to ma...
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The Johnny Morrison Memorial Bench

The Johnny Morrison Memorial Bench

Posted on May 29, 2026

Some memorial benches are placed in parks.Some are positioned beside lakes, beneath trees, or overlooking landscapes that held special meaning to a loved o...
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Benches Built for a Place of Remembrance in Crete

Benches Built for a Place of Remembrance in Crete

Posted on May 27, 2026

Picture credit: www.cwgc.orgA few weeks ago we shared the story of two York benches beginning their journey from East Yorkshire to the Commonwealth War Gra...
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Another Pair of Curved York Benches for Greenwich Park

Another Pair of Curved York Benches for Greenwich Park

Posted on May 07, 2026

There’s something satisfying about seeing a project come back around for a second time.These newly completed curved York benches are the second pair we’ve ...
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When Standard Sizes Won't Do: A Bespoke Outdoor Coffee Table for West London

When Standard Sizes Won't Do: A Bespoke Outdoor Coffee Table for West London

Posted on May 01, 2026

Most outdoor furniture manufacturers work to standard sizes.There's a good reason for that. Standard dimensions make production simpler, keep costs down an...
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A Place to Sit and Relax a While — Woodcraft at Burnby Hall Gardens

A Place to Sit and Relax a While — Woodcraft at Burnby Hall Gardens

Posted on April 28, 2026

There are some places where a bench is simply a bench — somewhere to pause for a moment and move on. And then there are places like Burnby Hall Gardens, wh...
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A Park Bench That Finds Its Place

A Park Bench That Finds Its Place

Posted on April 28, 2026

There’s a moment, just after installation, when a new park bench stops looking new.Not because anything has changed physically — the timber is still fresh,...
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Update: Our York Memorial Benches Reach Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete

Update: Our York Memorial Benches Reach Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete

Posted on April 27, 2026

In our previous post, we shared the story of two York benches on their journey to Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete. You can read that post here.We’re please...
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