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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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”
Museums At Night
Between the 15th and 17th of May, Museums and Art Galleries up and down the country will be opening their doors after hours as part of Museums… Read more “Museums At Night”
Changes to some workshop dates
We have had to change the dates for some children’s workshops so please check our calendar on What’s On page for new confirmed dates. The full programme… Read more “Changes to some workshop dates”
Weaving the Town – The Blue Gallery
Here you can listen to the fourth of the audio dramas- The Blue Gallery Here is where “Spool” and “Wilton” hear different people talking about their jobs… Read more “Weaving the Town – The Blue Gallery”
Weaving the Town – The Browsing Area
Here you can listen to the third of the audio dramas-The Browsing Area This audio takes “Spool” and “Wilton” back to WWII adn the bombing… Read more “Weaving the Town – The Browsing Area”
Weaving the Town – Handloom Shop and Green Gallery
Here you can listen to the second of the audios-Handloom Shop and Green Gallery. They are best heard in the Museum, headphones on and wandering around,… Read more “Weaving the Town – Handloom Shop and Green Gallery”
Weaving the Town – In the Weaving Shed
A great night was had by all and our new Weaving the Town audio drama documentaries went down a storm. They are now available to borrow when… Read more “Weaving the Town – In the Weaving Shed”
Weaving the Town Launch Thursday 28 November
We are pleased to announce the launch of our audio drama documentaries, Weaving the Town. The project was led by Caroline Jester. Caroline has interviewed a range… Read more “Weaving the Town Launch Thursday 28 November”
Are you ready for some ADVENT-ures?
This Saturday we start our Christmas Activities by making an advent calendar. Come along and you could make a calendar in the shape of jolly bunting, a… Read more “Are you ready for some ADVENT-ures?”
Museum of Carpet 