The Team

We are a small business with a dedicated staff

Athene English – Founder of The Great English Outdoors. Originally trained as a saddler at Cordwainers’ College, London. Passionate about textiles, dogs and horses and proud owner of Boudica, an oversized lurcher/wolfhound cross

Candida Hopkinson – Graduate of Edinburgh University, Public Relations Manager for Spink & Son Ltd, London, before moving to Hay on Wye in 1991. Lover of textiles and border terriers. Nutmeg and Mij illustrated below

Jan – Engine House Extraordinaire!