Living close to the shore at West Kirby on the beautiful west coast of the Wirral Peninsula overlooking the Dee Estuary and Liverpool Bay, David collects much of the Driftwood used in his designs between here and a tidal inlet known as 'Mockbeggar Wharf' at Wallasey.

Since this part of the west coast is swept by the prevailing Westerlies and the Gulf Stream, it is likely that much of the wood collected here emanates from America, Canada and Ireland; dunnage is thrown or washed overboard from cargo ships also.

David regularly runs and cycles along the coast which enables him to combine business with pleasure as he locates and hide's any wood ready for collection at a later time.

David also owns a lovely old cottage near Criccieth on the north side of Cardigan Bay (available for holiday lettings), from where he collects Driftwood on the wild and remote beaches of the Llyn Peninsula.

Some pieces of Driftwood are bog-oak which is thousands of years old, and the wreckage of oak sailing ships which becomes dislodged from the sea bed during the fierce storms which lash this coast during the spring and autumn.

David has even found old oak pieces on the shores of the River Thames in London, which is likely to be the remains of oak warships which exploded whilst moored on the rover Thames, these could be upto 400 years old.

Much of the Driftwood has been ships'dunnage, building materials, piers, breakwaters, wreckage, etc.

Each piece is scrubbed and soaked for several days in fresh water to remove the salt, before it is dried naturally in the wind and sun. It is then used, often with other reclaimed materials such as: -

• Sea-washed rope,
• Stone,
• Slate,
• Glass,
• Metals
• Antique nickel silver cutlery,

This creates a range of stylish and exclusive artefacts which will fit comfortably with any colour scheme or style of home (e.g modern house or flat, semi, seaside cottage, barn conversion or grand country house).

Although the artefacts fit well into most room settings, they are particularly popular for bathrooms, conservatories and hallways.

Their mellow, rustic charm, soft natural colours and texture, produce a relaxing and calming effect.

Each artefact has a handwritten label affixed, identifying it's origins and signed by David.

David is also pleased to supply Driftwood for architectural use ( e.g supports, beams, lintels, etc.)

David is committed to the protection of the environment, hence most of his materials are recycled (e.g Driftwood, ships' rope, copper tube, cutlery and occasionally, mirror glass).

However any apparent cost savings are more than offset by the amount of time and energy used in the gathering and preparation of these superb materials.

All new materials used are of the highest quality and safety standard. David takes pride in ensuring that all of his artefacts are well-made and finished to ensure long life, safety and good looks.

David sells his work at prestigious home and interiors fairs, craft fairs, county shows, horse trials, and other major events across Britain.

David has received top awards for quality, style and presentation at Burghley Horse Trials, Shrewsbury Flower Show and the Royal Highland Show.

Personal viewings are welcomed at David's Wirral Studio and at 'The Mockbeggar Wharf' gallery at Blakemere in Cheshire, which is open all week.

You may also view & purchase David's work at the following locations:-

Creative Recycling Gallery, Old Trafford - www.creativerecycling.co.uk

Rob Piercy Gallery, Porthmadog, Gwynedd - www.robpiercy.com

Cheshire Candle Workshops, Burwardsley,Cheshire, Tel 01829 770401

Grimsthorpe Castle,Bourne, Lincs , Tel 01778 591205

Terri Walter Interiors, Padstow, Cornwall - jchandler48@aol.com

Driftwood Spars Hotel, St Agnes, Cornwall - www.driftwoodspars.com

Please visit us at any of the Events & Shows listed on our 'Find Us At' Page

Also Please take time to view examples of David's exclusive 'Driftwood Artefacts' within our 'Gallery Page'