The Needlemaker of Cheapside Mug

Start your day with Tudor London's craft history. This ceramic mug features the Needlemaker of Cheapside, representing the skilled artisans who worked in the capital's premier commercial district during the 16th century. Cheapside's needle-makers produced the fine needles essential to England's textile trade, their craft requiring years of training and precision work.

The illustration acknowledges the Black presence in Tudor London's merchant and craft communities, documented in parish records, tax assessments and port books. These sources reveal individuals whose contributions to London's economy have been overlooked in traditional histories. The Needlemaker represents the craftspeople - Black and white - who made Cheapside the commercial powerhouse of Tudor England.

Specifications:

• 11oz capacity

• Dishwasher and microwave safe

• Fade-resistant print

• Teal and green design

An excellent choice for history enthusiasts, teachers or students exploring Tudor London and Black British history. The caption "My Trade Secrets Stay With Me!" reflects the guilds' protection of craft knowledge. Every purchase supports Hidden Tudors Tours' heritage education programmes across London.