{"id":288,"date":"2019-02-11T06:24:26","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T06:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globemakers.com\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:45:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globemakers.com\/de\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n <\/span>
\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n Terrestrial, Celestial, Planetary & Lunar Globes <\/span>\n\n \n \n ANTIQUE FACSIMILES AND MODERN DAY <\/span>\n <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider5\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n \n Explore Our Globes <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n

Contact Us<\/h3>\n

Please call us to discuss your requirements<\/p>\n

+44 (0) 7534 887722
smallglobes@greavesandthomas.co.uk<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n
\n
\n

Helping the Planet<\/h3>\n

Since 1991 we have used reclaimed hardwood and recycled paper to manufacture our globes.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n
\n
\n

Studio & Workshops<\/h3>\n

By Appointment only<\/p>\n

Atlas Works
37 Union Road, Ryde
Isle of Wight\u00a0 \u00a0PO33 2ER
United Kingdom<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n Welcome <\/span>\n\n \n \n This is our story <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

In 1991 Greaves & Thomas revived the traditional craft of globe making in the United Kingdom. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n
\n \n Read More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n
\n \n
\n
\n \"globe-590x460-1\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n <\/span> \n
\n
\n

Bespoke<\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

If you are looking for a special gift, for your best friends, corporation or family member, which helps celebrate a special occasion, then our ‘Customised Globe’ might be what you are looking for!<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n
\n \n Read More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n <\/div>\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n Modern Day Globes <\/span>\n\n \n \n Created from the latest data available <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n \n Explore More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/span>
\n
\n <\/span> \n
\n

\n \n Restoration <\/span>\n\n \n \n Breathing Life Back <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider5\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

We are often asked if we restore old and new globes. Depending on the condition of the globe, the restoration process may include cleaning, repairing or replacing missing or damaged parts, and repainting or re-gilding.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n
\n \n Read More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/span> \n
\n

\n \n Art of Making Globes <\/span>\n\n \n \n Our History <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider5\" \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

The earliest known terrestrial globe was created by the Greek geographer and astronomer Crates of Mallus in the 2nd century BC. It was made of solid bronze and was only about 10″ diameter.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n
\n \n Read More <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n Greaves & Thomas Globes <\/span>\n\n \n \n Globes of the finest quality <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n \"globe-divider \n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t