Who is Herbert Hedley?

Who is Herbert Hedley?

Victorian plant hunter, inventor, lover of lichen and whittler of wood, who lived for butterflies and singing in the bath.

A shy man, he corresponded for years with Lady Violet, artist, gardener and collector of beauty and people.

They shared a passion for the natural world, for beautiful and useful things hand made by artists and artisans.

For the meeting of souls.

In our minds they travel across time, dipping their salty toes into the arts and crafts movement, and taking tea with Bloomsbury.

They are our inspiration and back story.