Sheridan

Sheridan

Apr
12
The Teasmade's surprising contribution to film techniques and aesthetics

The Teasmade's surprising contribution to film techniques and aesthetics

How the teasmade contributes to our understanding of cinematographic technique.
1 min read
Jan
12
Snacking Okatu

Snacking Okatu

Teasmades have recently been featured in Gordon Wallace's amazing science blog, Snacking Okatu.
1 min read
Jun
22
A Wikipedia Mystery

A Wikipedia Mystery

From time to time I visit Wikipedia and check whether the information on the Teasmade page there is current...
3 min read
May
10
Kennel Teasmade

Kennel Teasmade

I am delighted to introduce Kennel Teasmade, breeders of the most gorgeous English Setter show dogs, in Uppsala, Sweden.
3 min read
May
06
Hawkins Silver Lining Magazines

Hawkins Silver Lining Magazines

I have a growing collection of Silver Lining magazines, produced between 1949 and 1955 to advertise Hawkins’ range of products.
3 min read
Apr
26
The Teasmade Trademark

The Teasmade Trademark

Goblin BVC first registered the ‘teasmade’ trademark in 1947, although there was a near miss when the Chairman proposed the name Cheerywake.
1 min read
Apr
23
Endeavour - Inspector Morse and the Teasmade

Endeavour - Inspector Morse and the Teasmade

A teasmade appeared in Endeavour, a prequel to the popular long-running series Inspector Morse.
1 min read
Apr
23
Queen - I want to break free

Queen - I want to break free

In the music video for Queen’s single ‘I Want To Break Free’, Brian May is awakened by a teasmade.
1 min read
Apr
18
John Gannam - Tea in Bed

John Gannam - Tea in Bed

John Gannam was an illustrator and painter who often painted people in bed, sometimes with a cup of tea in their hands.
1 min read
Apr
18
Making the Cut

A Teasmade made the Cut

I was thrilled to spot on Instagram that Davina McCall and Michael Douglas were reviewing the Swan Teasmade for their
2 min read