The Wigington family can be traced back to 1748 where in Shipston on Stour records show the family were cabinet makers and artists. In the 19th Century the family were gunmakers in Birmingham - Thomas Mabbutt and Co at Bath & Chadwell Street.

The father of James Wigington, the late John Wigington, moved from Shipston on Stour to Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1927 where he specialised in arms and armour from his shop. Sadly when James was just fifteen his father passed away. It was at this point Robin Wigington, James' half brother took James under his wing as an apprentice at his arms and armour business at Poets Arbour in Sheep Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Robin Wigington - as well as being a great teacher and scholar, wrote the book on the firearms of Tipu Sultan and amassed the fabulous Tipu Sultan collection. More information on the collection can be found by following the link on this site.