Purdey Pieces: The Founder’s Mallet & Chisel January 26, 2023Simon de BurtonWelcome to our new series, where each month we’ll hone in on a historical highlight from the Purdey archives. To start, allow us to introduce James Purdey's prized mallet and chisel.
Seeing Out The Shooting Season In Style January 20, 2023Annika PurdeyAs the season draws to a close, our attention turns to celebrating the successes, applauding the gamekeepers, packing away the technical tweeds and booking in for that all-important gun service...
Let’s Get Technical January 13, 2023Benedict BrowneHeritage and innovation are words not often associated with each other – but, they couldn’t be better suited to Purdey’s technical-wear. The design brief for this functional kit is quite simple:...
For The Love Of Tweed January 6, 2023Tom ChamberlinIts heritage is a potent draw, but the passion and technical skill that goes into making tweed is what truly makes it the king of fabrics.
Mission Impossible: Over-and-Under vs. Side-by-Side December 8, 2022James PurdeyFor us, choosing between the Over-and-Under and Side-by-Side is like choosing our favourite child. In an official capacity, we’ll sit comfortably on the fence on this one. Because ultimately, why...
Mix & Match: Who knew tweed could be this controversial? December 1, 2022James PurdeyWhen we gathered some of the most experienced – and opinionated – Purdey people together in a room to debate the topics that really matter, no subject was more enthusiastically argued...
Shoot Like A Pro November 24, 2022James PurdeyWhether your favourite season is grouse, or you love the challenge of shooting high birds, a chance to up your game can’t be overlooked. So, we asked three of our...
Being (A) Purdey November 10, 2022Annika PurdeyAnnika Purdey is, as you might expect, a true ambassador for the brand. When she’s not meeting clients, connecting people to Purdey and introducing it to a new generation, she’s...
A Legacy Rewarding The Future December 23, 2021Byron PaceShared from Modern Huntsman, originally published in Volume 5. Written by Byron Pace Photos by Byron Pace, Sarah Farnsworth, and James Purdey & Sons It was easy to see why...
My Early Years at Audley House December 23, 2021David EmanuelIt was 12th February 1990 when I joined the Purdey family in South Audley Street, having previously had 4 years of experience at William Evans, St James’s Street, which was...
Spanish Partridge Shooting December 23, 2021Alastair BowlesBack in February, when life was less complicated and the current global pandemic was barely in the news, my wife and I were extremely fortunate to be invited by three...
GOING OFF WITH A BANG! December 23, 2021Dr. Nicholas HarlowPurdey double rifles have an air of mystique; always built in far smaller numbers than shotguns, they are the most complex, and expensive, firearm that we produce. Purdey’s association with...