The Factory Next Door

7. The Cornish Mug

Ever wondered what makes one stripy mug a design icon, and the other is, well just a stripy mug? In this episode, we travel to the home of Cornishware in Somerset to learn how its distinctive (and world famous) three striped mug is produced. We chat about the challenges of bringing production back from the Far East, ask whether imitation is flattery, and solve the puzzle of why it’s called Cornishware, but is made miles from Cornwall. Say hello on Instagram, search ‘The Factory Next Door’, or email <a href="mailto:steve@thefactorynextdoor.com" style="color:rgb(0,0,255);">steve@thefactorynextdoor.com</a> Let’s make more makers!

What’s on your list of the greatest products made in Britain? Join journalist Steve Duke as he criss-crosses the island to meet our makers in their factories and workshops.

Whilst compiling our list, we hear stories of people pursuing perfection, tales of difficult times, and words of hope. Ultimately, this show is for the dreamers and the optimists.  

Each episode focuses on one product that gets submitted into the garden shed of greatness – we’ll keep going until the shed is full. Jump in, let’s go, we’re off to celebrate our makers.  

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