Over 50 people who used to work at Tomkinson’s attended the reunion held on Friday 17 April. Amongst those were Edna Styles, who at 104, was our… Read more “Tomkinson’s Reunion”
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We’ve won the Hursty & Helen’s Seal of Approval
Get the champagne corks out as we’re celebrating having just won the Hursty & Helen’s Seal of Approval which means we’re officially a great place to visit!… Read more “We’ve won the Hursty & Helen’s Seal of Approval”
Save 50% on family ticket this Easter!
Simply print out the voucher below and bring it along with you for 50% off a family ticket. Happy Easter family voucher
Strolling with the Strettons!
Fancy a short stroll tomorrow around Kidderminster tomorrow looking at the sights associated with the Stretton family of doctors? Meet 10.30am at the Museum before strolling around… Read more “Strolling with the Strettons!”
Name Our Sheep!
Say Hello to our Museum Mascot! Isn’t he just lovely? This friendly chap stands on duty at the entrance to the museum, welcoming all our visitors as… Read more “Name Our Sheep!”
Dr Stretton arrives!
Penny Farthing riding Dr Lionel Stretton arrives at the Museum of Carpet in anticipation of the new exhibition, A Century of Surgeons! Anyone fancy having a go?
Stour Vale Mill…in LEGO!
The Museum of Carpet is situated in the Grade II listed Stour Vale Mill. Built in 1855, Stour Vale was the first steam-powered carpet factory in Britain and… Read more “Stour Vale Mill…in LEGO!”
In the Firing Line Talk Programme
Having been postponed in December last year, we are pleased to announce that part of our In the Firing Line talk programme has now been rescheduled for January… Read more “In the Firing Line Talk Programme”
Wool Week: Poppy Rug
For this years Wool Week, a group of volunteers took it upon themselves to create a hooked rug inspired by the poppy motif which features heavily in… Read more “Wool Week: Poppy Rug”
Festive Favourites
As it’s nearly Christmas, we’ve taken the opportunity to look at some of the more festive items within our collections! Here’s are a selection of our favourites!… Read more “Festive Favourites”
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