The Purdey Post

In 1934, Tom (pictured above) and Jim Purdey were approached by the publisher Philip Allan & Co. to contribute a volume to ‘The Sportsman’s Library’. The Shot Gun was published in...

Just as different parts of Britain and Ireland can be identified by terrain – the rocks, the soil composition, the quirks of industry and community shaped by rolling hills or...

A conversation with Giles Deacon might start with his upbringing in the countryside riding horses, but before you know it you’ll be taken down a path far from there, through...

The Sidelock Double Rifle is the tour de force of the gunmaker’s art; the ultimate combination of craftsmanship and artistry, combined with the painstaking regulation required to ensure that both...

Callie Coles is a proud advocate for a slower way of life, passionate about nature and working with it. She lives with her family on the Devon side of the...

Now the UK shooting season is on pause until August, it’s a good idea to think about the servicing and maintenance that will ensure your gun is at its best...

Modern explorer Andy Torbet shares his top tips on putting together your kit bag for extreme conditions.

Feeling inspired? Applications for The Purdey Awards 2025 are now open, apply here.  This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Purdey Awards for Game & Conservation, which meant there...

For 210 years and counting, James Purdey & Sons has been at the forefront of British gunmaking, championing the sporting life and sharing our love of the great outdoors. Our...

James Aiken travels the world in pursuit of adventure, drawn to the wildest landscapes and expanses of nature. From hiking in the Highlands to sailing the Atlantic, having the right...

The received wisdom that the scruffier you are on a shoot indicates how smart you are on the social scale has always struck me as ludicrous. This was made all...

In what’s becoming one of our favourite annual traditions, this year marks the third edition of The Purdey Post in print. Our focus for this issue is to celebrate the...