Just after 4.35pm on 24 May 2012, the Olympic torch was carried past the Museum of Carpet as part of the nation-wide relay leading up to the… Read more “Olympic torch races past the Museum of Carpet”
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Drawing the money in…
The Biffa Awards scheme provided another source of funding which enabled the Museum of Carpet Trust to move closer to realising the dream of bringing a museum… Read more “Drawing the money in…”
Carpet Museum Trust’s 30th anniversary visit
The Carpet Museum Trust marked its 30th Anniversary on 3rd December 2011 with a site visit to Stour Vale Mill to see how Shaylor’s, the project team,… Read more “Carpet Museum Trust’s 30th anniversary visit”
Magic time for the Carpet Museum thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund
It took a long time for the Carpet Museum Trust to get to the position of being able to apply successfully for major Lottery grants, but once… Read more “Magic time for the Carpet Museum thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund”
Rolling out the red carpet for textile heritage
Whilst we are busy building this new website, we thought you might be interested to read about the award from the Heritage Lottery Fund that enabled us… Read more “Rolling out the red carpet for textile heritage”
Welcome to the Museum of Carpet!
On Friday 19th October 2012 the ‘Museum of Carpet’ was officially opened by our Patron Lord Cobham. A new museum looking at the world famous carpet industry of… Read more “Welcome to the Museum of Carpet!”
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