The Story of Spinning: From the Stone Age to the Present Day

Schedule

Sat Jan 23 2027 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Kendal Museum | Kendal, EN

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About this Event

Join us at Kendal Museum for a fascinating lunchtime talk exploring the history of spinning and the age-old art of turning fibres into yarn.

From the earliest hand-spinning techniques of the Stone Age to the tools and technologies used today, discover how people throughout history have transformed natural fibres into the threads that clothe us and shape our world.

Explore the different fibres, tools and techniques used across the centuries, including how spinning developed from a simple handcraft into a skilled trade and, eventually, a key part of the Industrial Revolution.

Whether you are interested in archaeology, textiles, local history or traditional crafts, this talk offers an engaging insight into one of humanity’s oldest and most essential skills.

Please note: this venue is only accessible via a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not have disabled access.

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Where is it happening?

Kendal Museum, Station Road, Kendal, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 6.00 to GBP 10.00

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