Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Gansey Jumper

This is a recreation of an 1864 working Gansey from The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Museum in North Shields, UK.

Designed in Northumberland and Knitted in Cumbria in a small artisan factory, using yarn from British farmers which is spun at a Yorkshire and finally embroidered in Whitley Bay.

You can order this sweater without the logo if preferred.

The Gansey is finished with a handmade leather etched patch identifier on the sleeve. Each sweater will be registered in the log book in the historic Watch House Museum in Tynemouth.

By BareFaced Knits.

About T.V.L.B 

T.V.L.B is a charity funded organisation, so all profits from the sale of these garments will go back to the incredible heroes that give their time to help keep the Tynemouth coastline a safe place to visit.

More information on the T.V.L.B

Sizing

Small: 38 in
Medium: 44 in
Large: 46 in
X Large: 50 in
XXL: 56 in

Delivery

We will only ever make small quantities, and will produce on demand, if your size is not available, we’ll make one for you, expect up to 6 weeks if not in stock.

Size Guide

Sizing - Unisex

Small: 38 in
Medium: 44 in
Large: 46 in
X Large: 50 in
XXL: 56 in

Each actual sweater chest size is given, choose your size according to your preferred fit. If in doubt send us a message.

UK -Shipping window up to 5 working days

Orders under £100 = £4:50

Orders over £100 = £6.50

Tynemouth Traditional Gansey Jumper

We will only ever make small quantities, and will produce on demand, if your size is not available we’ll make one for you, expect up to 6 weeks if not in stock.

Bespoke embroidery  will require up to 10 working days

Returns & Replacements

UK Distance Selling Regulations give you the right to cancel your contract to purchase any items you may order within seven working days of the date the product was delivered to the stated delivery address. If you wish to exercise this right you must notify us by contacting the team on 07515 900542 or alternatively email us at [email protected]  within the seven working day period and then promptly return the goods to us at your own cost. If you fail to return any goods for which we have refunded your payment, or if you return goods at our expense, we may charge you with the cost of the goods covered by the refund or the cost of the return, whichever is applicable.

You should inspect the goods immediately upon delivery and in all cases must inform Jo Storie in writing (including email) within 3 days of delivery of any damage, shortages or non-delivery of the goods. Goods received damaged or faulty may be returned for replacement or refund. Please contact us in advance for returns address and advice on best procedure.

For goods that are not damaged or faulty, you have seven working days following receipt of your order during which you may return goods. Any such returned goods must be in perfect condition (including any packaging). We will levy a 15% re-stocking fee (minimum £5.00) for returns which do not reach us in perfect condition. The cost of return carriage and insurance must be met by the customer although we can help in the arrangement of this. Please contact us in advance for returns address and advice on best procedure.

For further information in the UK you can consult “The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000” which can be found at http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2000/20002334.htm

Washing/Care Instructions

No need to wash your Gansey frequently as wool has natural wicking and anti-odour properties. Simply air it after wearing.

If necessary, it will benefit from occasionally being hand washed, remove your leather patch first, use warm, not hot water and some wool wash detergent, lightly squeeze excess water out and lay flat to dry.

Blast with a little steam and you’ll be good to wear again.