An Introduction

An Introduction

I would like to introduce myself, I'm Andrew the (re)founder of Victory Wooden Puzzles. Together with my son, Aidan and some close friends, we re-established this century-old brand in 2022, a full 100 years after it was first introduced by Gerald Hayter in our hometown, Bournemouth in England.

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.1  - ser·en·dip·i·ty....

No.1 - ser·en·dip·i·ty....

....the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

"A fortunate stroke of serendipity"

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.2 - Putting smiles on faces - 'An unfinished business'

No.2 - Putting smiles on faces - 'An unfinished business'

Oftentimes it's a dramatic change of its trading environment and a lack of technological advancement that leads a company to falter, slow down and eventually cease to exist. I believe that this is what happened to Gerald Hayter and his brand, Victory.

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.3 - The final piece - V for Victory

No.3 - The final piece - V for Victory

When we re-established the 100 year old Victory brand last year, we decide that every new puzzle design that we create would include the Victory hand whimsy.......

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.4 - Sometimes you need a 'kick' to get things 'started'!

No.4 - Sometimes you need a 'kick' to get things 'started'!

Announcing our forthcoming Kickstarter project...

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.5 - Puzzles fit for a Queen (or King)!

No.5 - Puzzles fit for a Queen (or King)!

Did you know that Victory puzzles were a favourite with the royal family?

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles
No.6 - Going back to our roots - a very special collaboration

No.6 - Going back to our roots - a very special collaboration

Introducing our Artist & Artisan Series.....

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January 21, 2024 — Andrew Knowles