Bowhill and Elliott Partnership
Bowhill and Elliott Slippers sitting on the Maids Head Bentley
We are delighted to share news of our Bowhill and Elliott partnership. The oldest Hotel in Britain links with 150 year old makers of fine footwear.
Bowhill and Elliott bespoke design slippers are handmade on the shop premises. Credit: Bowhill and Elliott
The Maids Head has forged many lovely partnerships with local independent Norwich businesses over the past few years. And we are extremely pleased to announce that we have now established a firm link with the renowned shoe manufacturer, Bowhill and Elliott.
Bowhill and Elliott are located on London Street, just a stone’s throw from the Hotel. They are famous for making personalised, handmade slippers. Customers are offered a personalised service with bespoke embroidery, colourways, embellishments and more. They are the only shoemakers in the country who make in the back office and sell direct to their valued customers in the shop at the front!
Bowhill and Elliott Shop Display. Credit: Bowhill and Elliott
Bowhill have very kindly made a bespoke design pair of slippers for Nigel, our Bentley chauffeur. The concept was thought of by Marc Debieux, Managing Director of Bowhill and Elliott. Marc kindly offered to make a pair of slippers for Nigel to wear when he is taking hotel guests for a spin around the City. These gorgeous blue velvet slippers feature the Maids Head logo in gold wire embroidery. with a discreet rubber sole, part of Bowhill’s street slipper® collection. The rubber sole has the same profile as a leather sole but adds grip so the shoes can be worn outside and not just in the Bentley. Nigel said. “I love these slippers. However, I am going to be very careful and not get caught wearing them out in the rain!”
The bespoke design slippers are:
Navy Velvet Albert Slipper – Navy Fabric Flat Binding – Gold Quilt Lining – Rubber Soles – Maids Head Logo in gold wire with gold wire edging.
Maid Head chauffeur, Nigel and Marc from Bowhill Elliott, wearing their bespoke design slippers.
The slippers obviously form a great talking point with the guests and Nigel is able to explain where they were made and encourage guests to visit the shop. The Hotel also has a Bowhill slipper on display on the Reception desk, demonstrating the Hotel’s commitment to working with local independent businesses. The Bowhill and Elliott partnership being one of many other partnerships forged over the past few years.
Bowhill and Elliott Local Price Initiative
Visitors to the Shop on London Street will be able to claim a £50 “local price offer,” on Bowhill and Elliott slippers purchased and agreed on the day.
Since establishing this unique relationship at the end of 2024 the slipper on display has become quite a talking point. Assistant Reception Manager Sarah, said. “These beautiful slippers are of real interest to our guests. We are always being asked for directions to find the Shop on London Street!” Marc also joined us in January for our Open Day, tempting couples to visit the shop to discuss wedding shoes for their very special day.
To find out more about Bowhill and Elliott’s story visit their website.
Maids Head Vintage Bentleys
Credit: James Rouse Bridal Photography
The Maids Head owns three vintage Bentleys and these are used to take hotel guests on complimentary spins around the City. They are also available for wedding couples to take them to their ceremony venue. Or to some of the many iconic photo opportunity spots found around the City.
For all wedding enquiries contact weddings@maidsheadhotel.co.uk. For bedroom reservations contact reservations@maidsheadhotel.co.uk