A Virtual Visit to Westley Richards. Guided by Emma Slater

I asked Emma to shoot photographs today of what you could expect to see if you visit the factory, a virtual tour by camera. I hope that those of you who are unable to visit the factory enjoy these and I hope that any of you considering coming to visit will be encouraged to do so by what you see here.

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Nigel Barker on December 18, 2015 at 8:47 pm

Are the bottles of booze on the workbenches a Christmas thing, or a year round perk? I understand there are snooker and dart players who swear it helps their hand eye coordination.

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Jeff Powers on December 18, 2015 at 8:54 pm

Wonderful historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of an old industrial building, Simon. One of these days I want to visit and look at guns too, of course.

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vance daigle on December 19, 2015 at 3:24 am

Thank you Ms. Emma, for the fine photo's, they bring back fond memories of the couple of days I was blessed to have spent at the factory. Merry Christmas to you!!

In Christ
Vance,

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Larry on December 19, 2015 at 1:38 pm

It's really quite different from the old Grange Rd shop. Looks wonderful. What do you like most about the new location?

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Woody Cotterill on December 19, 2015 at 2:55 pm

Your photo essay conveys great depth and atmosphere, and reminds me of sights - and more - when I visited now many months back, last year.

Thank for all the superb material assembled on this blog, which has grown into a remarkable resource of history, gunsmithing and hunting lore; and above all, a celebration of splendid images of superb guns. The Explora is a ray of sanity on a lurching planet.

All the very best for this festive season and 2016

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Neill Clark on December 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm

Great photos, they capture the atmosphere of your premises. I really must make a point of visiting in 2016. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all.

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