Axminster Collection

Women - Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England. Date: 1902

Combpyne Lane, Combpyne, Axminster, Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Hampton and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Hampton & Sons Ltd, which promotes the sale of carpets and furnishing fabrics. The images show three examples of carpets

Bond Worth and Axminster carpets: window display
Bond Worth and Axminster carpets window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display for patterned carpets. Date: circa 1963

Axminster carpet: window display
Axminster carpet window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display for patterned carpets. Date: circa 1962

Photograph of Western Hotel, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Tytherleigh Arms Hotel, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Tuckers Arms, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Red Lion PH, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Old White Hart Hotel, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Old Inn, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Old Bell Hotel, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of New Inn, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Hunters Lodge PH, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Hare & Hounds PH, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Green Dragon Inn, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Golden Hind PH, Axminster, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Loughwood Meeting House, Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon, England, was built c. 1653 as a Baptist chapel. It has a noted early 18th century interior. Date: circa 1653

Exeter EX13 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX13 5

The George, Axminster, Devonshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Axminster, Devonshire, 1936. The George Hotel, 18th century coaching inn on route between Exeter and London, dating to 1760, visited by Lord Nelson and King George III

The Choughs Hotel, Chard, Somerset
The Choughs Hotel, Chard, near Axminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1937

High Street, Chard, Somerset
High Street, Chard, near Axminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1910s

Knife Grinder
circa 1910: A man and his knife grinding equipment at work in Axminster. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Star Vintage Car on Country Road, Shute, Devon
Star Vintage Car on Country Road, Shute, Axminster, near Kilmington, Devon, England. Date: 1900s

Axminster Carpet Factory, Wilton, Wiltshire
Axminster Carpet Factory, Wilton, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Showing Carpet Weaving Date: 1920s

Drawings Prints, Print, Geological Lecture Room, Oxford, Dr. William, Buckland, Lecturing
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Geological Lecture Room, Oxford: Dr. William Buckland Lecturing on February 15, 1823, Lithographer, Sitter, Artist, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, William Buckland

Axminster Carpet, Designed by Gruner, by Messrs Watson, Bell, and Co

Axminster Carpet, Designed By Gruner, By Messrs Watson, Bell, And Co

Carpet Factory
One of the older parts of the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Wiltshire, England, where the famous Wilton and Axminster carpets were manufactured until a takeover in 1995. Date: early 18th century

Axminster carpet loom, Festival of Britain, London
A large Axminster carpet loom on display and in action in the Power and Production Pavilion, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London. Date: May 1951

Hand-operated loom for Axminster carpets, Glasgow
A team of five men operate the large hand loom for Axminster carpets at the factory of Messrs Templeton, Glasgow, Scotland

Axminster, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Axminster Devon
Axminster, Devon, famous for its carpetmaking

Women / Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England

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Axminster, a town nestled in the heart of Somerset, holds a rich tapestry of history and charm. Once known for its thriving carpet industry, it was not uncommon to find women diligently working in the carpet factories, weaving intricate patterns with skillful hands. In the early 1900s, Hampton and Sons captivated audiences with their captivating advertisements showcasing the beauty and durability carpets. Bond Worth and Axminster carpets also took center stage in mesmerizing window displays that left passersby in awe. Beyond its renowned carpets, Axminster boasts an array of delightful establishments. The Choughs Hotel stands tall as a testament to timeless elegance while High Street bustles with life and commerce. Meanwhile, Jo Denton from Axminster proudly showcased her beloved Collie named Lyra at Crufts 2023. Their victory on this second day filled both hearts with joy and pride. Photographs capture snippets of life within Axminster's borders. From the Western Hotel to Tytherleigh Arms Hotel, each building tells its own story steeped in tradition. Tuckers Arms exudes warmth while Red Lion PH invites locals for a pint or two. And who could forget the Old White Hart Hotel? Its grandeur transports visitors back to bygone eras. As time passes by like threads woven into an exquisite tapestry, Axminster remains steadfast - preserving its heritage while embracing new chapters yet unwritten.