The Needlemaker of Cheapside Coaster
£4.99
The Needlemaker of Cheapside Coaster
Protect your surfaces whilst celebrating Tudor London's hidden histories. This coaster features the Needlemaker of Cheapside, honouring the skilled craftspeople who worked in 16th-century London's most important commercial street. Cheapside's needle-makers supplied tools to the textile industry across England, their workshops part of a thriving international trade network.
The design represents the Black presence in Tudor London's craft communities, documented in parish records and guild accounts. While individual names may not always survive in the archives, the evidence confirms Black Londoners worked across all social classes, including skilled trades. This coaster brings that documented presence into contemporary awareness.
Features:
Cork backing protects surfaces
Heat-resistant glossy finish
9cm x 9cm
Teal and green illustration
Perfect for home or office use, or as a thoughtful present for anyone interested in Tudor history, Black British history or London's commercial past. The caption "My Trade Secrets Stay With Me!" references the guilds' protection of craft techniques. Your purchase supports Hidden Tudors Tours' work with London schools and communities.