JOIN THE FAMILY

Meet Arty-D, real name unknown… Born in the early 1800’s in London, his ol’ man made his fortune during the Gordon Riots of 1780 when a mob took to the streets for reasons far too boring to mention. They burned down Langdale distillery and Arty’s dad ‘acquired’ one of the old gin stills. 

He apparently helped open Thompson & Fearson’s, London’s first gin palace. Legend has it, that it was his idea to have them decked out all fancy like the department stores were doing, polished mahogany and golden embellishments. This would explain a lot, the lavish luxury combined with downright debauchery is very much his forte. At the very least he’ll probably tell you he wrote their first menu… You’ll soon learn there isn’t a decent bar in London that he hasn’t either worked behind the sticks or propped up the other side of the bar. 

It’s tough to know what’s man, what’s myth and what’s legend with Arty, he once said “My word is my bond, but I never let the truth get in the way of a good story…”

SPECS

Despite going by the mono-syllabic moniker of Pink, this complex character is far from one dimensional. Behind that refined and sultry outer layer hides a rough and ready, analytical, and inquisitive personality. Born around the 1860’s, the time and tides weren’t exactly ideal for crafting and nurturing a bright young female mind but that never stopped our Pink.

Being only a teenager, we can neither confirm or deny her involvement in the opening of a rather large and well-known distillery in 1876, but we do know that she was welding copper whilst the other girls were dicking around with daisy chains. What with women not getting much credit for anything back then, a lot of things have been erased from history regarding Pink; according to our sources, such was her knowledge, she was the first woman fellow permitted to join the Royal Society in 1880, if you don’t know what that is, it’s basically like MENSA and Oxbridge had a really clever baby. It was here that she got into a rather cliché argument about the famous Jules Verne novel and decided 80 days was far too long a time to circumnavigate the globe… So off she went, alone to Kings Cross station. 

So, while she may have been perpetually single, its only because she’d not met a soul that could match her intellect and drive. Many suitors would try, after all she’s perfectly pleasant and always approachable…

SPECS

Whilst he may seem the oldest, and in some ways he is, Rollo Stone here is a much more modern geezer. Don’t be fooled by his outfit, it’s an inside joke with his mates, Rollo was a child of the 1940’s he’s a young gun by Bone Idyll gin standards. He’s just a young spirit housed in an old frame, we all know the feeling.

After a tough paper round and woodwork class, Rollo made it through to the swinging sixties in the prime of his life, and every crease, crows foot and crinkle has a story to tell. Get this man fireside with a stiff drink in his hand and maybe he’ll tell you some.

Like how he used to be a pirate; hence the monkey, whose name is Caroline by the way. Alright, not like a “Yarrr”, swashbuckling pirate…But in the early 60’s he was one of the pioneers of UK Pirate Radio, braving the waves out in the North Sea. Providing the now rock and roll royalty with their first taste of airtime, using his smooth dulcet tones to introduce the world to something completely new, sums him up really. Although, being a carpenter by trade, it wasn’t long until the oak came calling again. 

Mid 1969 he found himself across the pond at a dairy farm in New York state, building a stage for what he was sure to be a fairly forgettable music and arts fair just outside of a town called Woodstock. But it felt strangely poetic and he’d probably get a story or two out of it so he went for it… He still hasn’t taken the bandana off.

But of course, there’s so much more to this fella than what’s written here, but that would rob the guy of his greatest skill… His storytelling. So next time you see him, invite him for a dram and just drink it all in. He’s pretty interesting.

Oh, and that inside joke? Well, some people think he’s a little ruff round the edges…  (*Badum Tiss*) Trust me, it’s ironic.

SPECS

The original artwork...where it all began. 

The epitome of City Meets Country. 

SPECS

This quirky artwork is all about having a laugh and thinking outside the fishbowl.

Who knew fish had such a knack for cycling?

SPECS

Meet the dog who’s always on point! This guy’s all about being alert and ready for action. There might be a cheeky twist that makes you see him in a new light. It’s like man’s best friend just got even cooler.

SPECS

Bring the unique charm of One One Four into your home with our exclusive art collection.

Each piece is a slice of our vibrant history, capturing the spirit that made One One Four an icon of Teddington.

SPECS

FSC solid wood frame

Envision a tech-savvy owl with a CCTV camera as its head! This unique creation exudes both "big brother" vibes and lighthearted humor. It perfectly combines the natural world with the constant surveillance of technology. Who's keeping an eye on whom in this scenario?

SPECS