Why is it not called Beer or Branscombe Lace when so much was made there ?
Honiton lace was made in Beer and Branscombe as well as many other East Devon towns and villages. Honiton Lace refers to a technique for making a specific type of lace that took its name from the town of Honiton where the majority of the lace was made or sold. Although Honiton Lace was made in many other local towns and villages, throughout history it has always been known as Honiton Lace. There is a Branscombe Point Lace which has its own distinct features, but apart from lace made by a few top designers, it is almost impossible to tell where any individual item of Honiton lace was made.
