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Spinning a Yarn
25th May 2023 at 18:30 - 20:30
Our Director Pippa Griffith explores our archives to give an introduction to Mid Devon’s wool trade. Join us to discover why, during the 1600s and early 1700s, Tiverton was the most important inland town in Devon.
This event is run in partnership with the Workers’ Educational Association and is the first of their series of events exploring the history of Tiverton’s wool trade.
Join them for ‘Tiverton’s Woollen Trade: The Merchants Who Made Tiverton’ – A Talk and Walk on Saturday 27th May.
Talk by Peter Maunder, author of Tiverton Cloth (on sale in the museum shop!) – Tiverton Baptist Church Rooms: 10.30am – 12.45pm.
Guided Walk by Anne Davies, exploring part of the Merchant’s Trail: 2pm – 3pm.
Booking essential – go to wea.org.uk or phone 0300 303 3464.
6.30 – 8.30pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-05-25-spinning-a-yarn