It’s that time again and we are gathering ourselves for Heritage Open Days here at Sunny Bank Mills Archive. The theme for this year is Astounding Inventions and we are so excited as the textile industry and the collection here in the Archive is full of stories to tell and people that invented the most incredible items in the world.
We are open to explore and share the inventions that shaped the textile industry and beyond. Booking essential.
From the stories of the first synthetic dye in our joint display with the Society of Dyers and Colourists. Henry Perkins’s accidental discovery of the synthetic dye to create purple. Made famous by Queen Victoria and much more.
To the amazing National Heritage Lottery Funded Project Weaving the Web where we are aiming to make the collection accessible with the modern inventions in technology and the development of 360 photography. Why not come and have a go at 360 photography for yourself over the Heritage Open Days and find out more about our project and collaboration with the students at West SILC.
Opening Times
Friday 9th September 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10th September 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 11th September 10 am to 4 pm
Please note: booking is essential for tours around the site and Archive admission please check our website and Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunny-bank-mills-heritage-open-days-archive-booking-2022-tickets-328820740687
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunny-bank-mills-mill-tour-booking-heritage-open-days-2022-tickets-336421775587
Look forward to seeing you.
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