Jay Blades, TV presenter and friend of Sir David Jason, will showcase restored furniture at Bermondsey’s old Branston Pickle Factory.
The craftsman, who’s been co-presenting BBC’s David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed, is hosting a three-day residency at The Pickle Factory from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17.
Work by Jay&Co, a workshop run by Blades, will be unveiled, alongside other pieces by emerging artisans, at the renovated industrial space.
Jay Blades, who is an ambassador for the King’s Foundation for heritage crafts, said: “Our pop-up is an opportunity to see the flair and depth of knowledge of these exciting makers. This is a showcase for some extraordinary work.”
He and the Del Boy actor recently hit the headlines after a tongue-in-cheek bust-up on their BBC series where the pair tour the UK meeting the nation’s best craftsmen.
Only Fools and Horses star Sir David’s relentless teasing got to Jay during a barrel-making session with Jay storming off after telling his co-star to “do one”.
The Pickle Factory, constructed between 1894 and 1927, was used to make Branston Pickle and Worcestershire sauce until the ‘60s.
The site has been revamped by London Square after the developer secured planning permission to turn the site into 406 homes and offices in March 2016.
The Jay&Co Pop Up will take place at The Pickle Factory, 5 New Tannery Way, London SE1 5EB from 12pm to 5pm from March 15 to 17. Entrance is free.
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