My name is Thomas E W Walker. I am the founder and maker of utility goods manufacturer - ERNEST WALKER LTD.

Above is a photograph of my Great Grandfather - Ernest Walker - who served in the Royal Flying Corps during World War 1. This portrait of him dressed in his military uniform hangs in my family home and he has been a figure of much admiration throughout my life.

The ERNEST WALKER LTD. brand bears Ernest’s name as a constant reminder to never cut corners, to stand tall and always strive for the best in quality and craftsmanship.

As a child my Father taught me to be self-sufficient, so I studied carpentry, sewing and leather crafts among many other practical skills. I have always worked with my hands and choose to craft old-fashioned, utility goods for everyday use, rather than offer the false economy of poor quality ‘disposable’ modern items we so often re-buy on a regular basis.

Based in London, England, all goods are handmade to order by myself in small batches to eradicate waste. I take influence from WWI and WWII British Army issue canvas webbing packs and traditional civilian work wear of the 1930s and 40s to turn minimal, utilitarian designs into durable goods truly fit for purpose.

Working with British natural materials of the highest quality: Oak Bark Tanned English Bridle Leather, Scottish 100% Cotton Canvas, Solid Brass Hardware Sand Cast in England and Pure Copper Saddlers Rivets.

I am a one-man-brand solely designing, making and shipping all goods myself, so please be patient with manufacturing times - I do my best to get orders out as soon as possible. Nothing rushed can ever be quality craftsmanship.

Plastic or synthetic material is never used in my goods or packaging and it is very important to me that when my goods come to the end of their long and serviceable life they can be recycled, re-used or will naturally biodegrade - but you won’t have to worry about that for a while.

ERNEST WALKER LTD. brand goods are honest, hardwearing and built for life.

Proudly handmade in England from British materials.

Buy Once. Buy ERNEST.

Thomas E W Walker

Founder & Maker