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The Hudson Aran Jumper: Stories Woven in Bristol
Stories Woven In Bristol
Peregrine has launched The Hudson Aran: Stories Woven in Bristol - a campaign celebrating the people who make the city what it is. Using the Hudson Aran Jumper as a thread that connects them, the campaign features locals from all walks of life, from chefs and tailors to farmers, tattoo artists, and community leaders. Each story captures the authenticity, resilience, and warmth that reflect both the spirit of the Hudson Aran and the character of Bristol itself.
Rooted in community and craftsmanship, the campaign brings Peregrine’s heritage to life in a way that feels human, grounded, and deeply connected to place. It shines a light on the everyday individuals whose creativity, kindness, and passion continue to shape Bristol’s vibrant identity.
Each participant was photographed at a location of their choice, meaningful to their story.
Mrs Peaches Golding OBE
The Lord-Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol.
Photographed at the SS Great Britain, Bristol.
Peaches Golding serves as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, one of just 98 personal representatives of King Charles III, each assigned to a county. She describes the role as joyful, privileged, and full of honour, overseeing royal visits, taking the salute at parades, presenting the King’s awards, and conducting investitures when needed.
Bristol, her late husband’s home, has been her own for over 40 years, and she loves the city for its diversity, energy, and vitality- from the youth and digital innovation to its parks, medical facilities, and multicultural community.
Peaches’ warmth, curiosity, and presence make it clear why she holds such a position of trust and respect. The city is fortunate to have her.
Luke Hasell
Organic and Regenerative Farmer.
Photographed at his farm, Herons Green Farm, in Chew Magna, Bristol.
Luke Hasell, an organic and regenerative farmer from the Chew Valley, runs 450 acres producing beef, pork, and vegetables while reconnecting people with the story of their food. Through The Story Farm and the Community Farm, he provides educational programs, veg boxes to 800 homes in Bristol and Bath, and opportunities for people to engage with nature, from bird watching to learning how food is grown.
Rooted in the community for generations, Luke takes pride in what his farm brings to Bristol, from top-quality produce to experiences at The Root Restaurant and butcher shop. Through his care for the land, his focus on education, and his love for his community, Luke embodies what it means to inspire change.
Ebou Sanyang
Musician and Community Leader/Educator.
Photographed at the St Pauls Learning Centre, Bristol.
Known in Bristol for his commitment to bringing people together, Ebou Sanyang has spent decades shaping spaces that strengthen community connections. As one of the driving forces behind the St Pauls Learning Centre, he ran workshops, organized events, and created opportunities for people to learn, share, and live alongside one another. He extended this work across the city, fostering cohesion, leading festivals, and helping shape initiatives that strengthened neighborhoods.
Beyond his community work, Ebou is part of a Bristol afro-funk band called Matuki and currently trains people on racism and mental health from a Black perspective.
Speaking with Ebou, it’s impossible not to feel inspired - his warmth, humility, and lifelong commitment to others make him a true pillar of the city.
Alice Green
Tattoo Artist and Entrepreneur.
Photographed at her Studio, ‘Nice and Good Tattoo’, Bristol.
Alice Green is the kind of person who makes you want to get a tattoo just to spend time in her company. Born and raised in Bristol, she runs Nice and Good Tattoo in Easton, the studio she opened with her brother four years ago after discovering her love for hand-poked tattoos while at university. What started as a side hobby soon became a full-time passion, and their studio now feels like a perfect reflection of her- creative, calm, and full of heart.
Alice loves Bristol for those same reasons: its artistic energy, its warmth, and its balance of city life and open space. She’s effortlessly cool but completely welcoming, the kind of person who makes everyone feel like they belong. Alice is an inspiration to anyone pursuing what they love.
Toast
Chef, Tapps Wine Bar.
Photographed at the restaurant Tapps Wine Bar, Bristol.
Known to everyone simply as Toast, he has quietly made his mark on Bristol’s food scene. The story behind his nickname remains a secret, but his cooking speaks volumes. Born in Leicester, raised in Kenya, and half Indian, he learned to cook alongside his grandmother, developing patience, technique, and a keen sense of flavour. Now, a decade into life in Bristol, he pours those roots into his work at Tapps, a restaurant that reflects the city he’s grown to adore: vibrant, welcoming, and full of life.
Through his passion, creativity, and dedication, Toast is an inspiration to anyone pursuing what they love and making their mark in their own way.
David Minns
Tailor and Business Owner.
Photographed next to his tailoring van, used as part of his tailoring business ‘Brown in Town’, Bristol.
David Minns’ path into tailoring is far from conventional. He began by blending street style with classic craftsmanship while moving from skate and snowboarding retail into interior design. During international work in furniture production, he discovered tailoring and, upon returning to the UK, opened a studio in Bristol before founding Brown in Town with his partner, Saffron.
Specializing in bespoke suits, jeans, jackets, and outerwear, David creates each piece entirely to the customer’s vision, embracing an in-person, organic approach to tailoring. Though Bristol wasn’t his first choice, he has grown to love its rivers, rich music history, and enduring edge — a city that feels alive, independent, and like home.
David’s creativity, skill, and dedication make him not just a master of his craft, but someone whose passion inspires everyone around him.
Julie Bassett
Archaeologist and Stone Sculpturist.
Photographed in her own back garden, Bristol.
Julie Bassett, a lifelong Bristolian, grew up in her grandmother’s pub, with early memories of picnics by the Suspension Bridge and meeting the gatekeeper at Bristol Zoo. She has spent much of her life nurturing the city through her charity work, ensuring childcare for working parents and connecting with countless people along the way. When her daughter left home, Julie discovered a lifelong passion in archaeology, diving into digs across South Gloucestershire, volunteering with English Heritage, and helping preserve local sites and artifacts.
A keen stone carver and endlessly curious, she delights in uncovering the stories hidden in Bristol’s past. Her love for the city — its diversity, coastal access, and natural beauty — shines through everything she does, and her dedication to both the community and Bristol’s ancient history makes her a truly inspiring presence.
Jason Harkness
Ecologist and Ornithologist.
Photographed in his family back garden, Bristol.
Known for his deep connection to the natural world, Jason Harkness has spent his life protecting and studying wildlife across the Southwest. Born in London but raised in Bristol, he credits the city’s green spaces for fostering his love of nature. Part ecologist, part ornithologist, Jason works with farmers and landowners to create environments that support everything from dormice and newts to birds and bats. Inspired by David Attenborough and driven by a desire to protect what he loves, he balances his work in conservation with the joy of exploring the countryside.
For Jason, Bristol offers the perfect mix: a vibrant city full of music and culture, just a short journey from some of the UK’s most remarkable landscapes and wildlife. Jason’s commitment to protecting the natural world is an inspiration, showing how passion and dedication can make a tangible difference for communities and wildlife alike.
Phil Williams
Surfer, Paralympic Surf Team Manager, Community leader.
Photographed at The Wave, Bristol.
Phil Williams, 64, has been surfing since he was 18, and over the years his love for the sport has grown alongside his passion for bringing people together. He continues to be a keen supporter of The Wave, which has created a space that now sparks joy, connection, and confidence for so many.
In recent years, he has been incredibly busy mentoring young people through The Wave Project, managing the England paralympic surf team, and supporting surfing communities across the UK and Europe - all while sharing his experience, knowledge, and encouragement with anyone who needs it.
A devoted family man with a love for wildlife photography, Phil cherishes Bristol for its nature, music, and vibrant, diverse communities. His energy, generosity, and unwavering commitment to others make him a truly remarkable and inspiring presence- the kind of person who leaves a lasting, positive mark on everyone he meets.
