"Visit the world’s first iron-framed ‘fire-proof’ cotton mill (1804) the most technologically advanced building of its time. We now display and explain the history of spinning, framework knitting, hosiery, chevening and nailmaking."
Price Details
Concession
Price: £2.50
Adult
Price: £3.00
Child
Price: £2.00
Family
Price: £8.50
Opening
01 Nov 2009 to 28 Feb 2010
Saturday 13:00-17:00
Sunday 13:00-17:00
"This 1804 ,William Strutt, unique, iron-framed, 'fire-proof' cotton spinning mill is the forerunner of the modern skyscraper. Now houses a museum that celebrates the Strutt family’s contribution to Belper at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and tells the story of cotton spinning from the home industry to the factory setting with original and replica machinery, jenny, water-frame and mule. Also houses the renowned ‘Brettles’ silk and cotton hosiery collection, unique chevening, framework knitting and nailmaking exhibits. Worker’s housing and famous River Gardens are nearby."
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