Exhibitions
Spotlight Gallery
A Common Thread
Textiles in Industry and Fashion
20 September 2025– 17 March 2026
Discover the story of local fabric and fashion.
For centuries, people made clothes at home using simple tools. Then came factories, machines, and coal power—changing everything.
By the 1800s, hat-making moved from homes to workshops, and large silk and cotton mills began to grow. Places like Enderley Mills helped make fabric faster and cheaper for everyone.
Visit the exhibition to explore how fashion and textiles shaped our local history.
Visit
The exhibition is open Saturday 20 September 2025 - Tuesdays 17 March 2026, Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 5pm and 1:30 to 5pm on Sundays.
Admission to the museum and exhibition is free.