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may have begun life in Milton Road, Walthamstow,in1949, its connections with the art and craft of woodturning goes back to the early 1920’s, when five brothers set up Nichols and Nichols. The company flourished thanks to the East London furnituretrade up until the outbreak of World WarII, and although business started to pick up after the war,two of the brothers, Stanley and Arthur Nichols, decided to form their own company,Nichols Brothers (Woodturners) Ltd. During the 50’sthe company produced hard-


COMPANY steeped in history offers the per- fect solution for all your woodturning needs. While Nichols Brothers (Woodturners) Ltd


wood standard-lamp bases –found in front rooms up and down the country –and maintained its links with the East End furnituretrade. With home-ownership growing steadily in the


60’sand morehouseholders willing to spend money on refurbishment, Nichols Bros created a niche market in stair spindles and newels. Its reputation for quality and service continued to


grow and in 1969 GeoffNichols joined his father Stanley and his uncle Arthur in the business. This ensured the family’sinvolvement in high- quality turned products for another generation,


and Geoffeventually took over the running of the business when Stanley and Arthur retired. Geoffhas been avery ‘hands-on’ businessman


over the years and his company has evolved to meet the demands of the market. The company can supply spindles for staircases


in person as he can, is backed by ateam of long- serving, qualified craftsmen, who pride themselves on their experience and expertise. For further information about Nichols Brothers


squareturned, fluted, reeded or hand-carved, or finished with abarley or rope twist, while newels can be produced to match, either in softwood, mahogany or oak, or any other hardwood that is suitable for turning. Enquires for bespoke turned items arewel- come, so areenquiries about supplying turned timber components to awide range of other industries. Geoff, who handles as many bespoke enquiries


call 020 8520 3566 or visit the website at www.nichols-brothers.co.uk


from its extensive stocks, or match them to your existing newel posts, staircase banisters and spin- dles, or to that of an architects’ designs, through its truly bespoke service. Stair spindles can be conventionally turned,


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