Henry’s work behind the scenes has been greatly appreciated,” is all a government spokesperson will say.

The factory has chugged along despite the pandemic and Brexit-related delays to parts; Duncan, who quietly backed Brexit, is prepared to ride out what he sees as teething problems.One minute you might be using him to vacuum up the dust and dirt from a carpet, the next you might be dealing with a blocked sink – it’s all the same to him. They may have a high/low setting (like the traditional Henry) and they may have a wet/dry setting (like the George).

The cord reel sits on top of the “hat”, transferring power to the motor below via two lightly sprung metal prongs that spin against a greased receptor ring.Yes, certain models are able to clean things like your drains, standing water, or any spillages in the kitchen or bathroom. Yet Duncan is determined that his vacuum stay true to its roots: it remains a remarkably simple machine. It was only after the arrival of our son in 2017 that he began to occupy a bigger place in our family. But if Dyson brought aspiration, innovation and an air of exclusivity to Big Vacuum, Henry, the only mass-produced consumer vacuum cleaner still made in Britain, brought simplicity, reliability – and a cheerful lack of airs.

She comes with all the same features as Henry, but the introduction of Eco technology helps you to save the planet and your wallet at the same time. This tiny portable hoover quickly and easily removes dirt with a powerful suction and ergonomic design. Paul’s wife, Suzanne, and their two grownup children also work at Numatic, which still makes other commercial products, including cleaning trolleys and rotary floor scrubbers. He has faced criticism for outsourcing production and offices to Asia while also cheerleading for Brexit.He's battery-powered and comes with a regular vacuum head and crevice tool so that no crumb will be left behind. I didn’t think about my girlfriend Jess’s Henry a great deal when I moved in with her 10 years ago, or when he moved with us to a new home after our marriage.

Pop it in a bright, warm place and keep watering every so often to keep them moist - in 12-18 days, you’ll be seeing a red cock rising out of the soil. It’s amazing how little of Henry was in that picture, and how many people came through to us and said, ‘Have you seen it? They are also offered in fun and playful deigns to help encourage your kids to keep their rooms looking spick and span.With its gaudy blue backdrop, giant union flags and imposing podium, it looked like the stage for a US political or legal TV show: The West Wing with a touch of Judge Judy. uk/browse/appliances/vacuum-cleaners-and-floorcare/vacuum-cleaners/c:29693/brands:henry/" on this server.