An Art in Manufacturing commission that was first shown at the 2023 National Festival of Making, Peddie’s by Illuminos + Cardboard Box Company is being presented at two light festivals in Lancashire this season; Lightpool Festival in Blackpool and Light Up Lancaster.

During their residency with Cardboard Box Company, Illuminos developed a highly personal project, delving into their own family history and taking inspiration from their grandfather, Bob Peddie’s confectionery shop window.

Based in Accrington and an established Art in Manufacturing partner, having created ambitious work with resident artists since 2017, Cardboard Box Company were committed to authentically honouring designs from the archive, scanning and recreating elements of the original chocolate packaging from the shop at 191 Blackburn Road, Accrington.

Peddie’s (also known as ‘The Chocolate Shop’) can be found on Victoria Street, Blackpool as part of Lightpool Festival until 1 November. It will be shown at Light Up Lancaster from 6 – 8 November.

Find out more about Lightpool Festival here, and Light Up Lancaster here.