About Charles Farris:

Imagine – if you can – a time more than 175 years past.
The Victorian London streets ring with the sound of horse and carriage on cobblestone roads, the skies fill with chimney smoke from nearby factories. In a bustling corner of Kensington, Charles Farris sells oils, soaps, and other essentials to locals.

Ever the diligent purveyor of his wares, business trundles along at a good pace, but he sees potential elsewhere. As a respected and committed member of his local clergy, Charles Farris notices the large demand for high-quality candles that churches need for their weekly services.

Taking matters into his own reliable hands, he creates his first batch of candles for the neighbouring St Ethelburga’s church – made with the same elegance and sophistication that goes into every other aspect of his business.

Made from pure beeswax, the candles are delicately forged in a slow, deliberate process that dates back to the Middle Ages. Though it takes him days to complete each candle, it is the only way to create them with the unmistakable quality that he becomes known for.

Over the years, well past the dawn of the new century, the Charles Farris candle company establishes itself as the preeminent destination for sophisticated church candles, with some of the most prominent buildings in the country boasting Charles Farris candles, including Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral.

By appointment of Her Majesty, this historic company, bathed in London heritage, is the country’s ultimate candlemaker.

We continue to embrace our artisanal history over a century and a half later. Though our methods are a little more refined, we have committed to the candle-making process that has allowed us to flourish and thrive all this time.

As a holder of the Royal Warrant to the Queen, we remain known for our dedication to our craftsmanship and authenticity.