Blog

Welcome to A Dunn and son’s blog page. Here we will be keeping you up-to-date with what is happening at the workshop. Good or bad, smiles or tears, we will take you along the journey with us.

In our blog posts, we will be giving an insight into the restoration projects we are undertaking. Before and after of our Restoration work. Along with the Marquetry side of the business. Showing you behind-the-scenes of how the wood veneer pieces are created from start to finish.

But most importantly keeping you entertained along the way!

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The Northern Belle – Pullman Car Warwick

The Northern Belle – Pullman Car Warwick Restoration. Restoration to Pullman Car Warwick. It was a sad day when I leant the news of the Pullman Car Warwick had caught fire. The Northern Belle has always been close to the heart so when hearing the news, it was devastating. Fortunately, the fire was only to one corner of the carriage…

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Making the British Pullman Marquetry Sign Panel.

Making the British Pullman Marquetry Sign Panel.

Making the British Pullman marquetry sign panel. It’s certainly exciting to get a call from Belmond. From the very beginning, with the making of the marquetry panels for the original Pullman Cars and Wagon-Lits. Each carriage in their own style to the present day. Belmond and ourselves have worked closely together. Things have changed too. There used to be endless…

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