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Sir George Gilbert Scott and Domenico Brucciani: A Meeting of Anglo-Italian Craftsmanship - Watts & Co.
Sir George Gilbert Scott and Domenico Brucciani: A Meeting of Anglo-Italian Craftsmanship
Making plaster copies is millennia old, but it reached the height of its demand in Britain during the 19th century. Among the many craftsmen arriving in Britain in the early... Read more...
Gone Fishing – The Importance of the Fish in Early Christianity - Watts & Co.
Gone Fishing – The Importance of the Fish in Early Christianity
Reflecting on our Processional Banner for Mariner’s Church, Detroit in relation to the early iconography of Rome’s Christian catacombs, we will consider the early origins of the Ichthys and how... Read more...
Holy Week and the Weapons of Christ - Watts & Co.
Holy Week and the Weapons of Christ
The ancient liturgies and rhythmic rituals of Holy Week are some of the most rich in the Christian liturgical calendar. For many, it is the ultimate reminder of what it... Read more...
Rest Well, you Holy Mortal Remains — the Crucifixion Banner - Watts & Co.
Rest Well, you Holy Mortal Remains — the Crucifixion Banner
Designed for York Minster by our former Creative Director, D. J. Gazeley, the banner depicts the Crucifixion of Christ with vivid imminence. The Crucifixion, as a scene of solemnity and... Read more...
'Upon the Bosom of our Pelican' - Watts & Co.
'Upon the Bosom of our Pelican'
The symbolism of the mother pelican feeding her children is part of an ancient literary lineage and our hood embraces being a part of this grand historical tradition. Read more...
The Advent Blues - Watts & Co.
The Advent Blues
Amidst the full swing of Advent, here at Watts, we are taking some time to reflect on the colours that shape this pivotal new beginning in the liturgical calendar. As... Read more...
Divine Designs: 150th Anniversary Exhibition at All Saints', Cambridge - Watts & Co.
Divine Designs: 150th Anniversary Exhibition at All Saints', Cambridge
Watts & Co. hosted the stunning exhibition Divine Designs in All Saints’ Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge as part of a series of celebrations for the company’s 150 year anniversary in... Read more...
Cardinal Newman and Watts - a Meeting of Friends - Watts & Co.
Cardinal Newman and Watts - a Meeting of Friends
The history of Watts & Co. is bound up with an encounter between one of the 19th century’s most influential thinkers, writers and churchmen and George Gilbert Scott Jr, the eminent Victorian architect... Read more...
Westminster Abbey - Watts & Co.
Westminster Abbey
Our first and foremost connection to Westminster Abbey is Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-78) - father to one of our company’s founders, George Gilbert Scott Jr., and great-great-great-grandfather of our... Read more...
The Colours of Watts: Lent and our Royal Purple - Watts & Co.
The Colours of Watts: Lent and our Royal Purple
This Lent we’re taking some time to reflect on our vestments and the incredible work that goes into their craftsmanship. We are also delving deeper into our company history as... Read more...
VTS Bicentennial Project - Watts & Co.
VTS Bicentennial Project
Watts & Co. crafted unique ecclesiastical items for Virginia Theological Seminary's 200th anniversary, including custom silk fabric with their 'Hilliard' pattern. They created stoles, a Low Mass set, and an... Read more...
Watts in our Workroom - Watts & Co.
Watts in our Workroom
Watts & Co combines tradition and innovation in their work, with a unique setup where their workroom and showroom share the same space. Known for intricate embroidery and tailoring, all... Read more...