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Summer Sale Now On

Our Summer Sale is now on. Until Saturday 13th July at 4pm we have loads of special bargains only available during this period.

There’s box sets down to £99 (from £380) and knife blocks only £29.50 (RRP £99)

If you want a gift, our silver plate frames at down to an unbelievable £4.50 (RRP £15.59) and there’s a special children’s bundle gift set. Frame and baby shoe at £19.50, normally sold separately at £57.

There’s free parking outside and we are open 9-4 Monday to Friday and Saturday 10-4. Closed Sundays.

We hope to see you there

Arthur Price Announced As Headline Sponsor Of Historic Lichfield Event

We are delighted to announce that we are the headline sponsor of Lichfield’s historic Sheriff’s Ride.

Sponsorship of this 471 year old unique event, the only one of its type in the UK, will build upon Lichfield’s history and traditions and most importantly help reach new generations, broaden its appeal and bring economic benefits to the whole area.

The Lichfield Shrievalty Association (a group of former Sheriffs of Lichfield) have taken on the responsibility of maintaining the Ride. One of Lichfield’s greatest and oldest traditions, the Ride is a horse mounted inspection of the ancient boundary of the City which began after Queen Mary gave Lichfield a Royal Charter.  This charter separated Lichfield from Staffordshire and made it a county in its own right. This enabled Lichfield to appoint its own Sheriff who enforced the law and managed the prison. The first ride was undertaken in 1553 and has continued every year except for the Covid years. The first Sheriff was Gregorie Stonynge. The 2024 Sheriff is Cathy Wood, who will join the historic list of locals to bear the title.

Our sponsorship will allow the Ride to more include the younger generation and increase community involvement. 2024 will see the first ever appointment of a Junior Sheriff who will be selected from a local school. Also, during the year The Arthur Price Junior Sheriff Children’s Fund will be created to raise money to help more youngsters to experience horse riding for the first time.   Finally, the cultural legacy of the Ride will be taught by the newly appointed Official Ride Historian, Jonathan ‘Jono’ Oates, who will visit local schools.

Further widening the community involvement will be the official inclusion of cyclists. Organisations such as The Alternative Sheriff’s Ride, will also be part of the celebration.

The Clerk of The Course, Nick Sedgwick, said “The Lichfield Shrievalty Association plans to improve the event. The Arthur Price sponsorship enables us to directly attract the younger generation which will enhance our work to widen the impact of The Ride. We have already seen an incredible response from our local community with the interest and support from many local organisations and individuals. Already businesses, landowners and volunteers have come together to keep this tradition alive. We will return The Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride to the forefront of Lichfield’s historic and cultural heritage.

“We concluded that during these tough economic times, the only way to take The Ride to the next level was with sponsorship. I am delighted that Arthur Price, a family-owned, local independent company has stepped forward to support us. Indeed, it was their wish for their sponsorship to evolve The Ride and I thank them for their foresight and support.”

Simon Price, CEO of Arthur Price said, “The pressure on budgets meant that the event, in its current format, needed to be supported. But with difficulty comes opportunity and I was very focused on identifying where the event could be improved – reaching a wider audience, gaining more community engagement, making an impact on the local economy and finally to leave a lasting legacy.

“If a tradition is lost it is very difficult to resurrect. The whole district is rich in history which makes it a wonderful place for residents and visitors alike.  Indeed, it has just been named as one of the best places to live in the UK.

“With our sponsorship I hope to make the event relevant for today’s society and for the benefit of the whole community. Specifically, with a view to attracting the next generation and helping the local economy by bringing in people from outside the usual groups to participate. “As Lichfield’s famous lexicographer Samuel Johnson once said,…”make new things familiar and familiar things new.” With such a rich history, and a passionate group of organisers, The Ride is a sleeping giant of an occasion with huge potential for the local community.”

Former Sheriff, Daryl Brown, from The Lichfield Shrievalty Association said, “Simon Price has been very specific in his vision for the sponsorship and that the next generation is key. As a teacher I wholeheartedly agree.

“Last year’s Ride included both cyclists and horses, and was a resounding success. I envisage a City full of spectators watching the ceremonial procession of The Sheriff, The Junior Sheriff, The Ride of 75 horses and a host of cyclists.

“Such a display will unite local residents and visitors in a celebration of our unique cultural identity. This will, in turn, support the local economy, filling cafes and shops and welcoming new visitors to our historic City.”

The Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride will take place on Saturday 7th September 2024, starting in the morning, at The Guildhall on Bore Street. It will then make its way around the historic 20 mile boundary before returning via Lichfield Cathedral at around 4:30pm.  To find out more, support or participate, visit www.sheriffoflichfield.org.uk.

Happy Anniversary To Our Factory Shop

On a spring morning in April 1982 the UK’s biggest factory shop opened its doors for the very first time.

Now 42 years later, the fashions and the music may have changed, but Arthur Price is still serving up quality cutlery and gifts.

To celebrate we have an amazing offer – the Toscana 42 piece box set normally retails at £295. For the first 42 people to ask, this beautiful contemporary pattern perfect in any home, will only be £42.

From today the first 42 customers to enter the store and ask for Toscana only have to part with £42. All we’ll say is don’t hang around…they are going to disappear very quickly.

 

 

Raffle To Raise Funds For We Love Lichfield

We are proud supporters of We Love Lichfield, a local community fund that raises money throughout the year and then gives away grants twice a year to good causes across Lichfield District.

Our CEO Simon Price is patron of We Love Lichfield and he is passionate about the organisation.

Until the end of March we are raising funds via a raffle. One lucky person is going to win £750 worth of goodies. We want as many people to buy a ticket, only a £1! Please share to as many people as you can and pop in to buy a ticket.

For more information visit www.welovelichfield.com

Raffle To Raise Funds For We Love Lichfield

We are proud supporters of We Love Lichfield, a local community fund that raises money throughout the year and then gives away grants twice a year to good causes across Lichfield District.

Our CEO Simon Price is patron of We Love Lichfield and he is passionate about the organisation.

Until the end of March we are raising funds via a raffle. One lucky person is going to win £750 worth of goodies. We want as many people to buy a ticket, only a £1! Please share to as many people as you can and pop in to buy a ticket.

For more information visit www.welovelichfield.com

Free Christmas Event In Aid Of We Love Lichfield

How To Create The Perfect Christmas Dinner Table. Free Christmas Event Created By Lichfield Businesses

Together with other local businesses, we are holding a unique free Christmas themed event.  ‘How To Create The Perfect Christmas Table’ on Wednesday 28th November is an evening of tips, advice and demonstrations by local firms to help make your festive season that extra bit special plus there will be a raffle to raise money for We Love Lichfield.

 

The inaugural event last year saw hundreds pick up festive ideas and advice.  This year there will be even more stalls plus carol singing from The Garrick Community Choir and Morning Chorus.

 

There will be gin and cheese tasting, artisan bakers, cake decorators, table decorators and planners, a florist demonstrating festive arrangements and wreaths, homemade jams and chutneys.   Local companies including Ivisons Florist, Hunnypot Cottage and local celebrity private chef, Simon Smith will be there.  Simon will create Christmas lunch in 20 minutes during two cookery demonstrations.  Simon and James Price of Arthur Price will be laying tables fit for that perfect Christmas dinner table with their cutlery.

 

Simon Price said: “Last year’s event was amazing, 2018 and will be even better.  Why? Because of the amazing local business and community spirit in the area.  We are all coming together with our independent businesses to showcase our skills and products at a special time of year and also raising money for a great local cause.”

 

Entrance is free and there will be live music, carols & Christmas songs. Also free wine and mince pies.  The location is Arthur Price, Britannia Way, Lichfield WS14 9UY starting at 6:30 until 9pm.  Free parking.

 

Also on the night there will be a raffle with the chance to win a beautiful Christmas hamper worth over £500 in aid of ‘We Love Lichfield’.

 

For more information about the event call 01543 267324

 

 

Bring us your silver stars! Simon Price and Charles Hanson team up to put Lichfield’s silver heritage on the map for charity

Sensational silver and two well-known faces are joining forces in Lichfield to help charity – and they want you to help them make memories with your silver treasures.

 

Simon Price, CEO of the city’s Arthur Price cutlery and silverware company, and Charles Hanson, of Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers, a familiar face on TV shows like Bargain Hunt, have teamed up to shine the spotlight on their love of all things silver.

 

On October 15, from noon-4pm, ‘Living a Lichfield Legacy – A Day of Discovery’ will be held at the Arthur Price Factory Shop, Britannia Way, Lichfield to enable people to celebrate and learn more about the city’s silver heritage.

The event, exploring 200 years of silver history, will be completely free but donations will be invited for charity We Love Lichfield which supports community projects.

 

Charles Hanson said: “I’m delighted to be coming to Lichfield to help this good cause and tell people about my passion for silver through the centuries and quality tableware.

 

“Lichfield has a sparkling silver history thanks to Arthur Price, a firm full of provenance and pedigree which has been manufacturing silver and plated goods for more than 100 years.

 

“What dusty old objects or nostalgic antiques have you got with a pedigree or story to tell which Simon and I can learn about?

 

“Dust down your dining table, look through your drawers, dig out your unused silver cutlery and bring it along. Let’s make this a day to celebrate Lichfield and Staffordshire’s heritage.”

As well as meeting Simon and Charles, free silver valuations will be available with Hansons’ silver expert Victoria Sheppard, formerly of Christie’s, on hand to advise. Visitors can also browse the wares in the Arthur Price Factory Shop.

 

Charles said: “Both Simon and I feel passionately about bringing silver back into the limelight. There is nothing more splendid than a table elegantly laid with silver cutlery. We see canteens of cutlery come to us at Hansons that have been given as wedding presents and never used because they were saved for best.

 

“Let’s get silver back at the heart of our dining experiences and make eating in style a key trend in time for Christmas 2018.”

 

Simon Price, whose great-grandfather Arthur Price established the family business in 1902 and Patron of We Love Lichfield said: ”It’s great that two businesses are working together to help the local community.  I’m really looking forward to hearing people’s stories and celebrating this wonderful place that we live.  And raising money for We Love Lichfield that helps local voluntary groups.”

 

People are welcome to drop into the October 15 event at the Arthur Price Factory Shop, Britannia Way, Lichfield WS14 9UY, anytime between noon-4pm. To find out more, email factory.shop@arthurprice.com

Care Home Makes £1000 Donation To We Love Lichfield

Newly built The Spires care home in Lichfield has presented local charity We Love Lichfield with a cheque for £1,000.

Recently appointed general manager of The Spires care home presented the charity group with a giant cheque for £1,000 to Arthur Price CEO and Patron of We Love Lichfield at The Spires information and marketing suite, Stafford Road, Lichfield.

Simon Price said, “Thanks to everyone at Barchester for their kind contribution to We Love Lichfield. The Spires Home looks amazing and it’s great to have another business raising money for The Fund.”

Lisa Downes, General Manager at The Spires, said: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities. The ‘We Love Lichfield’ charity supports amazing local charities and good causes in the Lichfield district, we are so happy to be supporting the charity and the local community. We look forward to future fund raising events for them in the future where our residents will also be involved.

Aptly named after the three spires on Lichfield’s famous Cathedral, The Spires, owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare, and will provide high-quality residential and dementia care for older people in the neighbouring community and will open its doors to residents this summer.