COVID - 19 virus
Unfortunately like all other museums and galleries we are following Government guidelines and closing the heritage centre. We are particularly vulnerable because of the restricted space and the fact that most of our guides are over 70!
Best wishes and keep safe.
A collection of fabulous social and textile artefacts lovingly collected by the late
Leslie Robinson and enthusiastically introduced to all visitors by the
Friends of Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre.
ABOUT US
PEOPLE
Friends of Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Trustees
Howard Singleton - Chairman
Richard Brook - Secretary richardwbrook@gmail.com
David Collins - Treasurer david@dgcollins.co.uk
Stanley Sheard
Dennis Lockwood
Kelvin Waites
Tony Weatherby
Friends have various levels of involvement. Some have a hands on role, occasionally showing groups around, or helping with the general housekeeping of the cottage (no heavy work involved), or learning to operate and demonstrate the hand loom, or maybe being involved in publicity.
Others just want to give moral support to the preservation of this treasure.
In any case all are most welcome.
FIND US
6 Queen Street
Skelmanthorpe
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9DU
Tel:07972753725
OPENING HOURS:
By prior arrangement or during local and national
heritage events.
Open the second Sunday of each month
14:00 to 16:00
Families or groups are most welcome.
Generally party size is restricted to 10 persons, because of the size
of the accommodation.
Special arrangements can be made for school or larger parties in association with other local community facilities.
A tour will typically take about an hour and your guide will describe various aspects of the cottage and the weaving community to which the family would have belonged. There will be time to browse and look more closely at exhibits.
Entry is free.
Donations are greatly appreciated.