The Remarkable Pinwill Sisters (RECORDING)

This is a recording of a talk called The Remarkable Pinwill Sisters, by Helen Wilson, recorded in 2021.

In this talk, given by Helen Wilson, we will learn all about the remarkable Pinwill sisters who worked as professional woodcarvers in Victorian Ermington and then Plymouth.

The successful Pinwill sisters, Mary, Ethel and Violet, learnt their craft and defied convention to become professional ecclesiastical woodcarvers in 1890. Their family background not only provided support and encouragement, but also afforded a heritage of working with wood. The architect Edmund H. Sedding played a critical role in his patronage of the fledgling woodcarving business, delivering high quality and innovative designs for their early work, establishing the company’s reputation, and attracting the attention of other architects.

After booking a ticket, you will be given access to the recording of the event. Please ignore the event date in the listings.

This event helps raise funds for The Victorian Society - the only charity dedicated to fighting for our Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Join us today and safeguard our unique cultural heritage for future generations! For further information, click here.

The Victorian Society is an IHBC recognised CPD provider​.