HS Puzzles

Modern era British manufacturer of high quality, traditionally cut wooden jigsaw puzzles. Howard's fondness for wood came from his late father's career as a woodwork teacher, combined with both of his parent's enjoyment of jigsaw puzzles. He started a tradition of cutting puzzles for his parents for Christmas, something he has continued to do for his sisters since the passing of his parents.

His production is low because of his health, perhaps 150 jigsaws up to mid 2024. Howard cuts in a complex fantasy style with spirals being a speciality and can cut very small pieces.

He is also a fine cutter of replacement pieces, a rare find indeed!

See more in Howard Smeeton's Flickr photostream

From a personal perspective, one of my most precious possessions is a puzzle commissioned by the BCD and cut by Howard in January 2022 as a thank you for my past services as Chairman from 2007-2021. Unbeknownst to me, a plot had been devised to get a picture of my beloved canine companion Paddy, sent over to Howard as a subject for the commission. I hope you enjoy the result as much as I have!

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