Have you ever wondered what Kidderminster was like in the early years of the last century? Now you can find out! We have a new book for… Read more “Kidderminster in historic pictures”
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Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Kiddderminster's carpet industry from the 18th century to the present.
Read all about it!
BBC Who Do You Think You Are? magazine is running a fabulous feature on the Museum of Carpet this month. Jodie Edwards, our Collections Officer, submitted the… Read more “Read all about it!”
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: credit where it is due!
So many people were involved in the creation of Weaving the Town. We would really like to thank… The Creative Team Written by Caroline Jester Directed by… Read more “Weaving the Town: credit where it is due!”
Weaving the Town – the playwright’s view
Weaving the Town’s playwright, Caroline Jester, describes the experiences and discoveries that inspired her work on the audio dramas that you can hear in our galleries… Weaving… Read more “Weaving the Town – the playwright’s view”
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”
Stour Vale Mill – our home!
The town of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, lies about 20 miles southwest of Birmingham in the English industrial midlands. It has been a centre of weaving for many centuries,… Read more “Stour Vale Mill – our home!”
Mills & Tall Chimneys by Melvyn Thompson
Melvyn Thompson, historian of Kidderminster’s carpet industry and long-time volunteer and supporter of the Museum, is delighted to announce his latest book, Mills & Tall Chimneys, 1850s-2010.… Read more “Mills & Tall Chimneys by Melvyn Thompson”
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