Macclesfield Silk Museum
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Location
Macclesfield -
Distance
13 mins by Car -
Attraction
History, Family -
Cost
Donation
From its button beginnings to the silk mills, Macclesfield Silk Museum is bursting with a rich history, taking visitors on a journey of the worker’s lives, wartime process, historic machinery, and more. Home to ‘hands-on exhibits’, you can learn about the silk industry, properties of silk and silk-making, and even watch a weaving demonstration in the Paradise Mill.
Contact Details
Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ
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