The British School of Leather Technology
The Corium Club
The word 'corium' is used by tanners to describe that part of the true dermis which is formed by an interlocking, three dimensional network of collagen fibre bundles which are in turn made up of fibres and fibrils.
The concept of the corium layer epitomises the ethos of the Corium Club a fraternal network of people with a common interest - leather. Corium Club members are spread throughout the world. Wherever leather is made.
The Leathersellers Technical College was established in 1909 in Tower Bridge Road, London. In 1920 the Corium Club was inaugurated. In the early days the club was the social organisation for Leathersellers students organising dances, concerts and 'smokers'. On completion of his or her course at the University each student becomes a life member.
The University-based Corium Club maintains its original function to include all past and present staff and students. But with increasing international communication the worldwide strength and contact has increased. Membership has been opened up to include ex-students of the Northampton colleges and others with strong connections with BSLT even thought they may not have taken a formal course. The number of 'open' social events have become established annual events - an annual dinner in Northampton and a social event during the Hong Kong Exhibition. Since 1990 strenuous efforts have been made to create a complete database of members worldwide
Read the latest editions of the Corium Club Newsletter:
All students automatically become life members of the Corium Club. If you are a member of know any life members and you would like to re-establish contact, please email: bslt@northampton.ac.uk or write to:
The Corium Club
British School of Leather Technology
University of Northampton
Park Campus
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL
UK
