Starting The Year & Closing The Season January 5, 2024James PurdeyJanuary always makes for a good time to take stock and think about how you'll be upping your game for the year ahead.
The First Purdey Over-and-Under December 29, 2023Dr. Nick HarlowA recent addition to the Purdey archival collection is the first Over-and-Under to appear in our records – and it is much older than you might think.
Into The Night December 22, 2023James PurdeyA day in the field is a blissful thing. But come nightfall, and with soirée season looming, the more sophisticated allure of the estate calls for smarter threads. Enter the...
A day in the life of… Alan Graichen-Cunningham, Technical Manager December 15, 2023Alan Graichen-CunninghamPurdey is made by its people – the cast of long-standing artisans and sporting experts that have kept us at the top of the shooting world into our third century....
Meet The Maker: Garry Baines, Leatherworker December 8, 2023Tom HowellsHere at Purdey, we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship – whether in-house with our guns, or in the talented artisans who make our other wares. This week, we meet Garry Baines,...
Purdey Pieces: Portrait of James Purdey The Younger December 1, 2023Simon de BurtonOur Purdey Piece this month is a portrait of our founder’s son (and esteemed successor) James Purdey the Younger – painted by artist Archibald Stuart-Wortley and still hung pride of place...
Meet The Maker: Robert McKergan, Country-Stick Carver November 17, 2023Tom HowellsHere at Purdey, we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship – whether in-house with our guns, or in the talented artisans who make our other wares. This week, we meet Robrt McKergan,...
A Day In The Life Of... Macie Gray, Apprentice Gunmaker November 10, 2023Macie GrayPurdey is made by its people – the cast of artisans, experts and long-standing brand ambassadors that have kept us at the top of the sporting world into our third...
Purdey Pieces: No. 6992 Shotgun November 3, 2023Simon de BurtonThis month's Purdey Pieces explores the history of the No. 6992 shotgun – the company's very first ‘central fire’ gun and one of the most notable objects in its storied archive.
Four English Estates To Know This Season October 20, 2023Matt SmithThe onset of the sporting season raises the question of just where to engage in a good day’s shooting. Matt Smith of the Purdey Sporting Agency – gatekeepers to the finest shooting the country has...
All In The Bag October 13, 2023Tom HowellsA resplendent new collection of hard leather luggage sees Purdey broach designs old and new, homespun and from further afield. Here is everything you need to know.
Purdey Pieces: The Norman Aerial Gunnery Sight October 6, 2023Simon de BurtonThis month’s Purdey Pieces is about the Norman sight – a pioneering development in shooting telescopics trialled by a Purdey employee, and a precursor to one used in a totemic wartime...