Craft expert who helped make the Duchess of Cambrige's wedding dress retires
11th November 2021
A lace-maker who helped create one of the most famous wedding dresses in the world is now retiring.
Ian Palfreyman, 72, from Sawley, Derbsyhire has worked as a twist hand for nearly 57 years. A twist hand is someone who operates machines that specialise in making lace. Palfreyman started his work in 1965 at Birkin’s in Long Eaton. At the time, the fresh out of school student was on a…
