Fern Manor / Martin Smith - Bespoke

Trusted for 10 years

Martin’s South London accent hides the truth that he is in fact a native of Yorkshire.  Brought up in York, Martin honed his skills at the London School of Furniture & Cabinet Making, undertaking training in all facets of furniture design, manufacture and installation.  After completing his City & Guilds qualifications Martin enjoyed success in various appointments within the cabinet making Industry.  Often acting as foreman, Martin was always a mentor to younger craftsmen.  His work in the South London area gained him the accolade of “Croydon’s Finest Carpenter” – a title he proudly uses to this day!It is a sign of Martin’s standing that in the community of restorative carpentry he was selected to lead significant portions of major restoration work across the UK.  Such work took him to the Royal Pavilion Brighton, Harewood House in Leeds, Farnley Hall in Otley and, more recently, Bishopthorpe Palace near York.In 2000 Martin returned permanently to his native city of York, using his years of experience to bring truly unique work to customers across the region.