THE LEDGER: YOUR MASTER SOURCING LIST
For deep-dive journals and photographic studies of UK-made icons, visit The Edit. Here in The Ledger you’ll find our ever-expanding directory of UK makers with details on their origins, products and more.
These are short-form entries - distilled intelligence on heritage, provenance and why these brands deserve a place in your collection. As our field research continues, we’ll produce full photographic reviews in The Edit.
MOLTON BROWN - Elsenham, Hertfordshire
The Heritage: Established on South Molton Street, London in 1971, the brand transitioned into luxury bathing products. Despite now being owned by the Kao Corporation, manufacturing remains anchored at their historic Hertfordshire facility.
The Verdict: While it operates on a multinational scale, Molton Brown warrants inclusion for continually investing in its UK production base. It remains a reliable domestic source for premium, vegetarian-friendly bathing fragrances that support UK manufacturing jobs.
Core Products: Bath and shower gels, Eaux de Parfum, candles and hand care.
CHARLES FARRIS — Mere, England
The Heritage: Founded in Bishopsgate, London in 1845, Charles Farris began as a maker of church candles—a service they still proudly provide to St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey today. Operating from their workshop in Mere, Wiltshire, this historic Royal Warrant holder continues to utilise traditional manufacturing techniques dating back to medieval times.
The Verdict: Charles Farris is the undisputed master of the candle. Without abandoning their rich ecclesiastical heritage, they have perfected the modern luxury scented candle. By blending the highest quality ingredients with scents expertly crafted to evoke the United Kingdom’s landscape, they deliver a slow-burning, long-lasting fragrance experience housed in artisan-finished glass.
Core Products: Luxury scented beeswax candles, reed diffusers and traditional church pillar candles.
Full Review in The Edit: Read it Here.