Edward Pamphilon: The complexities of England’s prolific Seventeenth-century violin maker.

Edward Pamphillon is one of the most prolific makers of 17th century England, but his instruments fall victim to the vicissitudes of history and circumstances. Benjamin Hebbert explores the environment in which they were made, and their reputation over three centuries of use. An extensive network of violin makers worked in the Essex villages of Clavering, Widdington […]