WOODCRAFT NEWS ARCHIVE

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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Our Wooden Planters, A Lasting Presence in Dromore, Northern Ireland

Our Wooden Planters, A Lasting Presence in Dromore, Northern Ireland

Posted on April 24, 2026

Back in 2017, we produced a series of bespoke timber planters for a public realm project in Dromore, Northern Ireland.See that post here.At the time, they ...
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Six Handcrafted Bench Deliveries Ready for the Road

Six Handcrafted Bench Deliveries Ready for the Road

Posted on March 31, 2026

It’s been another busy period in the Woodcraft UK workshop, with six separate deliveries of handcrafted seating prepared and ready to head out to locations...
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From Workshop to World: The Journey of a Woodcraft Bench

From Workshop to World: The Journey of a Woodcraft Bench

Posted on March 29, 2026

At first glance, a bench might seem like a simple thing. Built in a Yorkshire workshop, loaded onto a vehicle, and delivered to its final destination.But f...
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Two York Benches on Their Way to Souda Bay War Cemetery, Crete

Two York Benches on Their Way to Souda Bay War Cemetery, Crete

Posted on March 27, 2026

Picture credit: www.cwgc.orgWe’ve recently completed two York benches for a very special destination — the Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete.At the time of w...
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