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7 Ways to Style Sheepskin Around Your Home

7 Ways to Style Sheepskin Around Your Home

Our name may not make this clear, but at The Wool Company, we love Sheepskin (The Wool ...
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British soldiers in the trenches during the First World War, relying on woollen knitted comforts from home to keep warm

Knitting for Victory: How Wool Helped Win The First World War

How knitting helped win the First World War. Learn how British women and children knitted essential woollen items for soldiers and sailors, providing comfort and boosting morale in the freezing trenches. A fascinating chapter of wartime resilience and community spirit.
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6 Wool Myths Debunked

6 Wool Myths Debunked

Lets debunk some myths: King Arthur; Robin Hood; wool being itchy.
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Merino Wool: the epitome of luxury

From Spain to Space: The Timeless Tale of Merino Wool

Merino wool is the finest and softest sheep’s wool on the planet. Even in a world with ...
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Hiking to Heights With Fearless Fathers

Hiking to Heights With Fearless Fathers

Celebrate Father’s Day with an invigorating hike that promises adventure and bonding. Remember those cherished childhood walks with Dad? Embrace the journey and the joys of shared stories and discoveries on the trail. Lace up, pack up, and hike to new heights this Father’s Day!
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Sheepskin and Sausages: BBQ Season Begins

Sheepskin and Sausages: BBQ Season Begins

Dig out your long tongs; blow the cobwebs off the grill; it’s barbeque season! It’s bee...
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From Peploses to Pashminas: Seven Thousand Years of Wool

From Peploses to Pashminas: Seven Thousand Years of Wool

Wool really has stood the test of time; its use began in the earliest known civilisation, and continued though empires, revolutions, republics, world wars, through to the present day. 
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Testing our Cotswold Mohair socks for South West Coast path Classic Quarter Ultramarathon

Ultra Marathon Test for our Cotswold Mohair Trekking Socks

Ultra-marathon test for our Cotswold Mohair Trekking socks along the South West Coastal path in May. They passed this arduous trial with top marks; no blisters, no sweaty feet, just unwavering cushioned support to the finish line.
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Fragrant Fruits Village Greens Blog 23 October 2019

The ultimate aromatherapy: deep breathing of fragrant fruits
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