Leander Architectural

26/03/2026

📰 At Leander Architectural (incorporating the The Royal Label Factory), we’ve been following the latest coverage from BBC News on the incredible progress of the King Charles III England Coast Path 🌊

And we’re proud to say… we’re helping signpost it!

📸 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop, where we’re producing traditional cast fingerpost signs ready for installation along sections of the route in the South of England.

From raw castings ➡️ to finished, hand-painted signage — built to withstand the harsh coastal environment for decades to come.

This project will create the longest continuous coastal walking route in the world, opening up access to some of England’s most beautiful landscapes.

💡 As more sections are developed, there’s a real opportunity for councils and organisations to invest in high-quality, long-lasting wayfinding.

If you're involved in a coastal, countryside or public realm project — we’d love to help.

📩 Drop us a message or visit www.leanderuk.com

06/03/2026

As always, it is a pleasure for the team at Leander Architectural to help mark these events & produce the very bespoke plaques for Spitfire Makers & the associated organisations. Good luck with your unveiling!

Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the maiden flight of K5054, the prototype Type 300. Known to those working on it simply as "The Fighter" it would soon be assigned the name that has become legendary "Spitfire".

Looking forward to helping unveil The Spitfire Makers latest Blue Plaque, at Southampton Airport, where it all began.

28/01/2026

Ted McAvoy
On 16th January 2026, Ted of Earl Sterndale passed away peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Sue, loving father of Daisy, a proud grandad Ted of Rogue and Bow, a loving partner of Jennifer and a cherished brother and uncle.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Earl Sterndale on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2pm followed by burial in the churchyard. By request of the family please dress as you knew Ted.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ted for Diabetes UK may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

26/01/2026

The funeral of Ted McAvoy will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2pm at St Michael and All Angels, Earl Sterndale followed by refreshments at the Cavendish Golf Club, Buxton

19/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share that Ted McAvoy, founder of Leander Architectural, passed away early on Friday 16 January 2026 after a suspected massive heart attack.

Ted founded the business over 30 years ago with his wife Sue, and dedicated much of his life to building Leander Architectural into a respected name for quality craftsmanship and restoration work.

Ted had fully stepped away from the business when it transferred into a limited company under new ownership in January 2023 and formally retired from ad-hoc work in October 2024, though he remained fond of the work and the people involved.

He is survived by his daughter and grandchildren, and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Ted’s influence and values will always remain part of Leander Architectural’s story, and the business continues as normal.

We are grateful for the foundations that Ted helped build and remain committed to carrying his legacy forward with integrity and care. Rest in peace Ted.

09/08/2025

Heritage projects deserve reliable craftsmanship — and when supply changes, we’re here to help.

Leander Architectural produces cast iron and aluminium architectural components in our own UK foundry, serving councils, the rail sector, and heritage bodies nationwide.

From Battersea Park Station’s restored Victorian canopy column to a commemorative plaque for London Victoria Station, our work blends traditional design with modern manufacturing.

✅ UK in-house foundry
✅ Customisable designs & finishes
✅ Experience in heritage restoration and public realm projects

📞 Call 01298 814941 or visit www.leanderuk.com to get started.

01/08/2025

With over 40 years’ experience, we understand the challenges our clients face — and we pride ourselves on delivering signage, castings and fabrications that stand the test of time.

If you’re looking for a reliable partner for your next project, we’d love to help 👉 www.leander-rail.com

28/07/2025

🎉 We’re delighted to share that the Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board has unveiled a new plaque commemorating the inspiring life of John Henry Smythe at his former home, 1 Garden City in Thame, on 26 July 2025!

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Smythe served as a navigator with the RAF’s Bomber Command during WWII and survived being shot down over Germany. After the war he was Senior Officer on HMT Empire Windrush and played a pivotal role in helping demobilised Caribbean servicemen settle in Britain. He later trained as a barrister and became one of Britain’s first Black QCs, before returning to Sierra Leone as Solicitor General and Attorney General.

Leander Architectural is proud to have cast this beautifully detailed plaque, which helps tell his story and records his years in Thame. Celebrating such inspiring lives and preserving heritage is why we love what we do!

📌 Looking to commission a heritage plaque or bespoke signage? Our independent foundry has been creating long‑lasting, high‑quality plaques for over 140 years. Let’s bring your story to life!

01/07/2025

Here's a fantastic advertisement for the products that Leander Architectural & The Royal Label Factory design and manufacture. This was fully designed, sculpted, cast, fabricated, painted and highlighted under one roof in our Peak District workshops. There are not many business that can boast the full turn-key process in one place. Our facility gives us the control to produce the best possible product, to the right price in the right timescale - we have capacity that others may struggle with.

If you need assistance with your signage & need solutions, please feel free to call us or send a message to [email protected] and we'll do our best to assist!

26/06/2025

A great project that we've been pleased to supply the structural external metalwork for! We're always happy to receive enquiries for bespoke structural columns and supporting brackets of all types!
Please feel free to contact us with your enquiry - we can bring your concept to life.

20/05/2025

Another terrific Leander Architectural / The Royal Label Factory plaque unveiled recently by The Dover Society. Well done everyone!