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The Makers' Task Light

The Makers' Task Light

The legendary Coolicon lampshade was the first factory light of its kind. Small in scale, hanging low above individual workstations, the Coolicon was renowned as the Makers’ lampshade.

The Makers' Task Light

The legendary Coolicon lampshade was the first factory light of its kind. Small in scale, hanging low above individual workstations, the Coolicon was renowned as the Makers’ lampshade.

5 Coolicon lampshades hanging in selection of contemporary, bright colours with King's Award for Enterprise logo alongside them

Royal Recognition - The King's Awards for Enter...

It is most definitely not a regular day in the office when you hear that His Majesty the King of England has bestowed his royal recognition upon your 90-year-old lighting brand! 

Royal Recognition - The King's Awards for Enter...

It is most definitely not a regular day in the office when you hear that His Majesty the King of England has bestowed his royal recognition upon your 90-year-old lighting brand! 

The District Line

The District Line

On a frosty Christmas Eve in 1868, the London Undergrounds District Line finally opened for business, ready to take eager passengers on board.

The District Line

On a frosty Christmas Eve in 1868, the London Undergrounds District Line finally opened for business, ready to take eager passengers on board.

Delia Derbyshire Day 2022

Delia Derbyshire Day 2022

Electronic music pioneer, Delia Derbyshire, found her inspiration for compositions in everyday objects; the seemingly mundane, filled with opportunity for sound.

Delia Derbyshire Day 2022

Electronic music pioneer, Delia Derbyshire, found her inspiration for compositions in everyday objects; the seemingly mundane, filled with opportunity for sound.

National BBQ Week 2022

National BBQ Week 2022

It’s time to dust off those aprons, pull back the dust covers and light those barbies for National BBQ Week 2022 commencing today! Whether you’re a steak, kebab, halloumi, or...

National BBQ Week 2022

It’s time to dust off those aprons, pull back the dust covers and light those barbies for National BBQ Week 2022 commencing today! Whether you’re a steak, kebab, halloumi, or...

Your Room, Your Rules

Your Room, Your Rules

Choosing which lighting is best suited to your bedroom can be a daunting task, more so now than ever as we're presented with endless options through hours of tedious internet...

Your Room, Your Rules

Choosing which lighting is best suited to your bedroom can be a daunting task, more so now than ever as we're presented with endless options through hours of tedious internet...