Ashton Pipe Factory? Workshop?

[rodo]

I've managed to wrangle a week across the pond this summer and was hoping to visit some pipemakers. Blakemar is a snap to get to, no worries there. But I cannot find anything about Ashton pipes. I've read up and know that Mr. Taylor passed away in 2009 but also learned that Mr. Craig is the, so to speak, next generation. Does he maintain a workshop somewhere and, to the point, would he care to have a visit from a friendly Yank? Anyone know?

 

[tschiraldi]

He is on Facebook. Send him a message. What could it hurt?
tim

 

[papipeguy]

Invicta Briars may be worth a visit.
http://www.invictabriars.com/contact-us/

 

[rodo]

I'd thought about Invicta. Does the gentleman who makes those pipes welcome visitors? Not heard much about folks going to see him. Actually, I've not read much about Invicta. Anyone out there have thoughts about their pipes?

 

[csharp]

@rodo-see the Spring 2017 Pipes & Tobacco magazine they have an article about Invitica.