Welcome to Skinners cooperage the last independent commercial cooperage in England. We are a small traditional cooperage based on Merseyside, making and repairing wooden barrels. Our customers include Major U.k. Stores, Garden Centres, Theatre Props, Museums, Distilleries, Wine & Cider Makers and private individuals. From a simple garden tub to the replica gunpowder barrels featured on this page. Customers needs can usually be met from a drawing or photograph.