AN award-winning manufacturer of bespoke furniture and kitchens has been praised for the “quality and excellence” of its work at an historic City of London church.

Thirsk-based Treske has created a large, museum-style display cabinet for the ancient Guild Church of St Margaret Pattens, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

The oak cabinet will house an historic collection of artefacts belonging to the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, one of the Livery Companies of the City of London.

Pattens, which were first made in the 12th century, were wooden platforms with leather or cloth straps to protect shoes against rough and uneven pavements and roads.

Colin Sewell-Rutter, who commissioned Treske to build the cabinet, said they had planned to put their collection of historic footwear and pattens on public display for some time.

He said: “Our guild church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and we therefore needed the finest craftsmen to construct a large museum-style display to sit within it. Treske was an obvious choice for us.

“The results have received acclaim from members of the company, the church, the City of London and an increasing number of visitors. We are delighted not only with the quality of Treske’s work for us, but the excellence of the service from its team.”

Justin Bartlett, owner and managing director of Treske, said: “The cabinet was constructed out of solid and veneered oak, matching exactly the panelling behind where it now stands. We also used toughened and laminated sliding glass sections for the display area.

“Clearly we are delighted by the warm and positive reaction we have received from the client.”