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Welcome to Glascote Fender Maker's
Fender-maker's specialising in hand made marine rope fenders, mooring lines, ropes, chain & shackles for all types of boats including canal boats ,wide beams, Dutch barges to name but a few, I also make bespoke tv & film set props. Only the highest quality materials are used in the construction of all fenders and attention to detail is paramount.
Glascote Fendermaker's is a one-man cottage business situated just 2 streets up from the Coventry Canal at Glascote, bespoke ropework & fenders are a speciality fitting available if locally moored.
About Phil English
Phil English is a traditional fender-maker having lived, worked and travelled the UK canal system in a 110 year old ex Fellows Morton & Clayton working boat. I now have premises in Glascote Tamworth making traditional and bespoke rope canal boat fenders using only the highest qualiy materials.
As a time served fender-maker lucky enough to have been guided and encouraged by the very best in the business I pushed myself hard to perfect my skills/style and have many people complimenting my work. I also promote the craft of fender-making by teaching the craft and doing demonstrations at various events, past ones include the Braunston Historic boat rally, The International Guild of Knot Tyers annual meeting and for the Crick Historical Society.
