Comments on: Rodney Holt, Designer & Set Builder https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:12:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Dave Braif https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1468029 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:12:21 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1468029 I can reveal the bike found it’s way back to the owner, Mr Brown Pea, in a slightly worse-for-wear condition 550 miles later.

]]> By: Bill Gleave https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1426772 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:06:51 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1426772 Rod and I used to work together in Selfridges and we and the whole of the display department set off on ‘THE TRIP’ – we went as far as Greece with Rod before he left for India. Haven’t seen him in over 32 years and it’s been a delight to know that he has done so well…..Bill Gleave 07802349585

]]> By: Lizebeth https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423442 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:15:34 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423442 In this age of darkness and drab restricted life; in this age of Google and Amazon, it’s always such a TREAT to look at Fortnum’s windows, then to go inside and purchase even a few little extraordinary treats. Thank you for this glimpse of one of those who make it possible to brighten our holidays. And thanks to him, and his wonderful crew. And to Fortnum’s!

]]> By: Andy Strowman https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423360 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:01:49 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423360 The joy this bloke gives is unforgettable.

Thank you Rod and Gentle Author.
Andy

]]> By: Jill Wilson https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423327 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:40:11 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423327 I used to do a lot of work for Rod back in the day when the Fortnums Christmas windows were much more ‘zhushy’ (i.e. with more decorative girlie stuff like brocade fabrics and braid).

He is lovely to work for, and I’m always impressed with the attention to detail and care he puts into all the window displays whatever their style.

Also fascinating to read about his colourful East End family background, and good to know that his creative genes have been passed onto his daughter Amy (the blond one in the photographs).

]]> By: Di Corry https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423271 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:34:37 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423271 I’ve always loved the Christmas window displays at Fortnum and Mason, now I can put a face to those amazing creations.
What an interesting and inspiring story.

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423235 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:33:16 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423235 What a wonderfully rich history of this creative man. I applaud him, and remember that gold coloured lobster, because I took a photo of it in situ myself. So good that big names took you on trust ‘back in the day’

]]> By: Achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423232 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:27:55 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423232 So, now Christmas can come!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: jan royal https://spitalfieldslife.com/2021/10/19/rodney-holt-designer-set-builder-x/#comment-1423207 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:20 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=189188#comment-1423207 This does bring a smile to your face, happy times – brilliant!!

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