Best of Britannia highlights wide range of British brands, including products for cycling enthusiasts

Best of Britannia organisers are celebrating the best of British brands and craftsmanship.  The event - which is currently held at the historic Farmiloe Building in Clerkenwell, London - is open to the public and lasts until 3rd October featuring a diverse range of British products made exclusively in the UK. 

Antony Wallis, Creator of Best of Britannia, comments: “It is a very exciting time to be a British designer and manufacturer - the London 2012 Olympics, the Golden Jubilee, and now with the arrival of Prince George, brand Britain is experiencing a major boom.”

With the launch of a new website to coincide with the exhibition, Antony has announced that the event will be expanded to Manchester as well next year.

Best of Britannia brings together a broad range of industries and sectors, including interiors, furniture, lighting, food, drink, clothing, jewellery, accessories, footwear, sports, outdoor recreation and automotives.   

While the iconic Mini is a classic representative of the British brand, cycling has in recent years become one of the nation's favourite sports and its growing popularity as a means of transport is highlighted by the fact that many of the exhibitors’ at Best of Britannia are featuring products related to the bicycle and quality-conscious cyclists.

The 150-year-old Brooks England for one, based in Smethwick, West Midlands, showcases a wide selection of cycling accessories, including leather saddles expertly crafted in their own factory using traditional machinery as well as stylish and functional bags for bicycles.

Carradice of Nelson based in Lancashire uses a selection of materials including waterproof cotton, duck fabric, thick leather and limited edition Harris Tweed for a wide range of bicycle bags, 

These Carradice bags feature cast metal fixings, military grade cotton webbing and leather binding. 

Chapman, a company founded as a manufacturer of fishing and shooting bags, has over the years become well-known for authentically British made shoulder bags, luggage and accessories. 

Based in Carlisle, Cumbria, Chapman's Troutbeck shown above is its original fishing bag which is now designed to carry a laptop as well as fish.  Note also the bright colours on offer in the new collection.

On display at Best of Britannia are the Moulton bicycles which are manufactured in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, and are recognised as superior to conventional cycles due to the combination of space-frame construction, innovative suspension and small wheels with improved handling, ride and performance.

Also on display are new design brand Cycloc - simple storage systems for hanging up bikes and keeping accessories neatly.

 

They look so effortless and at the same time elegant and space-saving.  All products are available on the Cycloc website.

Meanwhile Big Tomato Company features illustrations of bicycles, gears and saddles on their mugs and cutlery holders, all made at their factory in Stroke-on-Trent.