# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Brush Making at Axminster, Chard and Ottery St. Mary, 1882 to the 1950s
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: We are launching our 2026 programme of local history talks with a talk by David Knapman on brush making in and around Axminster. 

Most local residents are aware of the old brush works at the foot of Castle Hill, but not everyone knows that for about 75 years there were two rival factories there, making tooth, nail and hair brushes (and more) in a huge range of styles and numbers. These were sold not just all over the UK, but all over the world, and the two factories (Coate's and Bidwell Bros) employed several hundred workers.

David's talk will utilise a series of photographs taken in the early 20th century for a Bidwell company brochure, showing the main steps in the brush manufacturing process, plus a range of other sources.

Tickets £5 per person. Please purchase your tickets in advance from the heritage centre, or ring 01297 639884 during museum hours or email info@axminsterheritage.org to reserve them for payment (cash only) on the night. Thank you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/axminster/brush-making-at-axminster-chard-and-ottery-st-mary-1882-to-the-1950s/200029713370727
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Axminster
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH.
- **lat**: 50.78114
- **long**: -2.99854
- **full address**: Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH., United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Axminster Heritage (https://allevents.in/org/axminster-heritage/16684381)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH., United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Axminster Heritage
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Brush Making at Axminster, Chard and Ottery St. Mary, 1882 to the 1950s ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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