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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day Celebrations.

Susannah 11/11/2020 0

Every year we as a nation unite to remember those who have fallen fighting for our country. This year celebrations will be a little different due to C...

75th Anniversary of VE Day

Susannah 30/01/2020 0

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of VE, or Victory in Europe Day. On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio at 3pm afte...

Mess Dress Uniform

Susannah 26/11/2019 0

Mess dress uniform is not to be confused with full dress uniform. Mess dress is the semi-formal uniform worn by the military, police and other public ...

The Life Guards Regiment

Susannah 30/10/2019 0

The Life Guards (LG), along with The Blues & Royals, are the most senior regiments in the British Army. Together they form the Household Cavalry Regim...

The Royal Logistic Corps

Susannah 22/08/2019 0

The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) is not only the largest Corps in the British Army, it is also an incredibly diverse organisation. Its soldiers work on ...

Six Military Units you never knew existed.

Susannah 29/07/2019 0

Classic military units differ in their specialization and size from country to country. Here are some Military Units you probably didn’t know existed....

Military Sword Belt Ensembles

Susannah 09/07/2019 0

Sword belts in the military are worn around the waist, their purpose being to hold a ceremonial sword. There are various styles of belts available, so...

Military Colours

Susannah 01/07/2019 0

Military colours, standards or guidons are carried to act as a rallying point for troops and to mark the location of the commander. During the High Mi...

Wyedean’s bespoke commissions

Susannah 20/06/2019 0

Wyedean is known mostly for manufacturing accessories and accoutrements for the Armed Forces around the world. We are, occasionally asked to produce ...

Combat Stress- Bring Them Home.

Susannah 30/04/2019 0

A new campaign has been released by the veterans’ mental health charity ‘Combat Stress’. The aim of the campaign is to reveal the isolation experience...

Wyedean at the Movies

Susannah 29/01/2019 0

While Wyedean primarily manufactures regalia and accoutrement for the military, armed and uniformed services, it also supplies to the film and televi...

Remembrance Day 2018

Susannah 30/10/2018 0

On Sunday the 11th of November 2018 at 11am the country will fall silent to remember those who fought for our country. This year Armistice Day and ...

The Military Knights of Windsor

Susannah 27/09/2018 0

The Military Knights of Windsor were known informally as the Poor Knights. Originally known as the Alms Knights, they are retired officers who receive...

Military Funerals

Susannah 07/06/2018 0

A military funeral is a memorial given by the military for a serviceman who died in battle, a veteran or prominent military figures. A military funer...

Military Chaplains

Katie 15/03/2018 0

A chaplain is a religious representative who is attached to a secular institution such as a prison, military unit or hospital. Originally, the world c...

Dalton, Barton & Co Ltd.

Rosie 25/01/2018 0

Dalton Barton & Co was a textile manufacturing company founded near Coventry on the 16th of January 1852. The name Dalton and Barton corresponded wi...

The Royal Marines

Susannah 13/11/2017 0

The Royal Marines are the amphibious troops of the Royal Navy and one of the world’s most elite commando forces. They are held at a very high readin...

The Royal Regiment Of Scotland

Rosie 16/10/2017 0

The Royal Regiment of Scotland is the most senior and only Scottish line infantry regiment forming a core part of the British Army. The regiment c...

The Royal Air Force Regiment

Susannah 05/10/2017 0

The Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF) is the ground fighting force for the Royal Air Force and provides a range of force protection. The Royal Air Force ...

Foot Guards

Susannah 19/09/2017 0

The Foot Guards are the Regular Infantry regiments of the Household Division of the British Army. There are five active regiments of the Foot Guards a...

Yeomen Warders

Susannah 04/09/2017 1

Beefeaters, is the affectionate name given to what are more formally known as the Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower ...

Dalton Barton World War II Letter

Rosie 15/08/2017 0

The Wyedean Weaving Company established itself in Haworth in 1964 as a manufacturer of narrow fabrics, braid and uniform accoutrement. The business or...

Cocked Hats

03/08/2017 0

A bicorne, or cocked hat, is a two-cornered cocked hat which was worn during the 18th and 19th centuries and was adopted from the European and America...

David Wright Founder of Wyedean

Rosie 11/07/2017 0

Wyedean was formally founded on 7th April, 1964, by David Wright. Before starting his own business, David’s first job after leaving school was as an a...

HMS Queen Elizabeth is ready for Sea trials.

Susannah 27/06/2017 0

As Britain’s largest ever warship, it’s been an anxious and exciting wait for the launch of HMS Queen Elizabeth as it finally left its dockyard in Ro...

Ranks Of The Royal Air Force (RAF)

12/06/2017 4

The Royal Air Force (RAF) introduced officer ranks in 1919. Prior to this, Army ranks were used. Interestingly, many ranks within the Royal Air Force...

What is a Spur?

Susannah 08/06/2017 0

Spurs are usually worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots. Their purpose is to help direct the horse to move forward or laterally while riding. The...

Flag of the 45th Line

Susannah 24/04/2017 0

Ensign Charles Ewart was a Scottish soldier of the Royal North British Dragoons and is most famous for capturing the regimental eagle of the 45th Regi...

Lord Lieutenant

Rosie 19/04/2017 0

A Lord-Lieutenant is a personal representative for the British monarch in each county of the United Kingdom. They are appointed by The Queen on the ad...

Military Parade

Rosie 29/03/2017 0

A military parade is an organised formation of soldiers who are restricted by close-order manoeuvring marching or ‘drilling’. Up until the late 19th c...

International Women’s Day and the Military.

08/03/2017 0

International Women’s Day started in 1910 when Clara Zetkin (a famous German advocate for Women’s rights) suggested the day become an international da...

Medal Ribbon

15/02/2017 0

Medals, Military Orders and Decorations are given to members of the armed forces to recognise and celebrate their personal accomplishments. Medal bars...

Why Do Troops Salute

22/11/2016 0

Salutes are primarily used in the Armed Forces to show respect. There are numerous methods for performing the salute including: hand gestures, rifle ...

The Household Cavalry

25/10/2016 0

The Household Cavalry (HCav) is made up of the Life Guards and the Blue and Royals - the most senior regiments of the British Army. These two regiment...

Women In The Military

26/09/2016 0

Women serving in the military has always been a controversial topic. As increasing numbers of countries begin to expand the role of women in their mi...

What is a Lanyard used for?

24/08/2016 1

A lanyard is also referred to a fourragère – and is a braided cord with a sharp spike at one end. The fourragère is a very old component of some milit...

HMS Prince of Wales

13/07/2016 0

HMS Prince of Wales is the second ship to be constructed under the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier classification after HMS Queen Elizabeth. The plan...

Armed Forces Day 2016

Susannah 22/06/2016 0

This year, Armed Forces Day, formerly Veterans’ Day, will be celebrated across the UK on Saturday 25th of June. It is a chance for everyone to show th...

HMS Queen Elizabeth

Rosie 15/06/2016 0

HMS Queen Elizabeth is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth-class of aircraft carrier, with HMS Prince of Wales following closely behind in 2017. A ...

Haworth 1940s Weekend

Susannah 17/05/2016 0

Haworth 1940s weekend is an annual celebration and continues to grow, attracting an increasing number of visitors. This famous local event proudly ra...

Military Tunic Embellished With Fleur-De-Lis

Rosie 29/04/2016 0

Military Tunic The May 2016 edition of popular fashion magazine Vogue contains a feature exploring some of the Rolling Stones’ most unforgettable cost...

Button Size Conversions

18/04/2016 0

Ligne, or line, is a unit of measurement that was used for centuries prior to the adoption of metric system, to define the diameter of buttons, watch ...

Wyedean Charity 2016: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Susannah 24/02/2016 0

Every year the staff at Wyedean Weaving select a charity to support. For 2016 Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has been selected. Past fundraising eve...

The Military Medal Ribbon

Rosie 22/10/2015 0

The Military Medal (MM), created by King George V in March 1916, was a way to acknowledge the acts of bravery in war which were not consider...

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