Posted: 7th April 2016 | Back to news feed
THIS year the Society of Master Saddlers celebrates its’ 50th Anniversary and to mark the occasion a call has gone out to the trade and equestrian community.
Can you remember any major milestones, do you have any fantastic memorabilia to share or are you a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to saddlery facts and figures.
As part of the 50th celebration dinner and dance at The Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club in Warwickshire on November 19 there will be a display showcasing the history and heritage of the society over the years.
The Society of Master Saddlers is currently developing an archive of material that will celebrate major achievements and the history of the association.
“We want the dinner and dance to be both a great celebration and an evening where people can remember and catch up on historic moments they may well have forgotten,” said Hazel Morley of the Society of Master Saddlers.
“From the history of saddle making, to how certain designs came about, why the saddlery industry moved from London to Walsall and leading names who truly made an impact on the sector, we want to find out more.
“As well as older material that is in existence, we would also like to hear from students and younger people who have maybe written projects such as dissertations and thesis on the saddlery industry for their qualifications as this would also be very interesting.”
If you feel you can help or have material you would like to put forward contact the SMS office on (01449) 711642.
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