The Project

The Hart Silversmiths Trust was established in 2010 to conserve a valuable collection of drawings that were generously donated by the Hart family in Chipping Campden. It was granted charitable status in March 2011.

Trust workers
Three generations of siversmiths

The collection comprises approximately 3,000 drawings covering a span of over 100 years, and represents an important part of local and national heritage, as well as a valuable record of silversmithing and the Arts and Crafts movement. The majority of these drawings and designs were created by George Henry Hart, the first generation of the Hart silversmiths in Chipping Campden butĀ also includes drawings by Charles Robert Ashbee, who was an Internationally renowned architect, designer, entrepreneur and prime mover of the Arts and Crafts movement.

The ethosĀ of the Project is encapsulated by ICE: Inspire; Conserve; Educate. The Trust is committed to: