LThe English Lace School was the first residential lace school in the Uk, first based in Tiverton, Devon and started by Susan & Roger Cox, later moving to larger premises in Rockbear, Devon. Sadly Susan passed away some 2/3 years ago but while the school was still running, she was custodian of the Doctor Spriggs lace collection. Every evening after dinner, students were fortunate enough to have the collection brought out by Susan, which we were allowed to photograph, handle and enjoy to our hearts content! What a treat that was! Sadly nothing lasts forever! The British College of Lace was based in Rugby , but not residential and run by Christine and David Springett. Both establishment engaged the cream of UK tutors with such names as Marjorie Carter, Cynthia Voysey, Loretta Clark, Carol Williamson, Jennifer Ford, Doreen Holmes etc.etc plus myself, to teach a variety of laces to.the students. Both were family run businesses but the British College Of Lace was not residential, students having accommodation in local B & Bs.
Catherine Barley UK Sent from my iPad Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com > On 15 May 2018, at 15:11, Devon Thein <[email protected]> wrote: > > I keep running across The English Lace School and Susan Cox. For some > reason I thought that the Sprigett's business had that name. > Can anyone explain the English Lace School and its role in the lace revival? > Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
