WPM 150 Lunchtime Talk: Painted Fabrics Ltd – Work not Charity

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 01:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Weston Park Museum | Sheffield, EN

Advertisement
Join Hilary Widdowson to explore the history of local luxury textile company, Painted Fabrics Ltd.

With the motto “Work not Charity”, Painted Fabrics Ltd was set up by Annie Bindon Carter with disabled WW1 veterans. The ex-servicemen were employed in painting and printing a varied range of textiles that were then made into clothing and household items for sale by seamstresses who worked at the site. Some of the high-quality merchandise was sold at prestigious outlets and even bought by members of the royal family.
2025 marks the centenary of the official opening of the company by their patron HRH Princess Mary (Viscountess Lascelles). Hilary’s talk will delve into their early days from opening, through to their WW2 connections, their closure and later redevelopment.
Part of a programme of displays, events and activities celebrating 150 years of Weston Park Museum in 2025.

Suggested donation £5 – Please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank,Sheffield, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Sheffield Museums

Host or Publisher Sheffield Museums

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Sheffield

Simoda Sync #2 - Level Up at The Dice Box
Thu, 23 Oct at 09:00 am Simoda Sync #2 - Level Up at The Dice Box

The Dice Box Sheffield

BUSINESS
Utilita Networking Coffee Morning
Thu, 23 Oct at 10:00 am Utilita Networking Coffee Morning

Utilita Energy Hub

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
Stanage Edge Photoshoot Ride 5 PLACES LEFT
Thu, 23 Oct at 10:30 am Stanage Edge Photoshoot Ride 5 PLACES LEFT

Hollin Bank Peak NP car park

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
From Founder to PM: Scaffolding a Product Mindset with AI
Thu, 23 Oct at 12:30 pm From Founder to PM: Scaffolding a Product Mindset with AI

Sheffield Technology Parks

BUSINESS
\u2018Day One\u2019 Exhibition Launch at Sheffield Manor Lodge
Thu, 23 Oct at 04:00 pm ‘Day One’ Exhibition Launch at Sheffield Manor Lodge

Sheffield Manor Lodge

EXHIBITIONS
Both Sides Now 10
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Both Sides Now 10

Bloc Projects Ltd

ART ENTERTAINMENT
Enamelling Workshop
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Enamelling Workshop

Silver Psaltpot

WORKSHOPS
Both Sides Now 10
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Both Sides Now 10

Bloc Projects Ltd

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Let's Walk -Sheffield Wellness Walks
Thu, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Let's Walk -Sheffield Wellness Walks

Meadowhall South Tram stop

NONPROFIT HEALTH-WELLNESS
Tales from a Hard City Exhibition
Fri, 10 Oct at 09:00 am Tales from a Hard City Exhibition

Post Hall Gallery

EXHIBITIONS ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday's @ The Four Leaf
Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Wednesday's @ The Four Leaf

The Four Leaf

ART NONPROFIT
 Hallamnation: Ibiza Final Boss Official Hallam Wednesday
Wed, 22 Oct at 09:00 pm Hallamnation: Ibiza Final Boss Official Hallam Wednesday

Crystal Bar

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
WPM 150 Lunchtime Talk: Painted Fabrics Ltd \u2013 Work not Charity
Thu, 23 Oct at 01:00 pm WPM 150 Lunchtime Talk: Painted Fabrics Ltd – Work not Charity

Weston Park Museum

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
Both Sides Now 10
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Both Sides Now 10

Bloc Projects Ltd

ART ENTERTAINMENT
Briana Corrigan
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:30 pm Briana Corrigan

Yellow Arch Studios

MUSIC ART
SCCCC Gala Dinner
Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm SCCCC Gala Dinner

OEC Sheffield

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
KUNST KUNST KUNST
Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm KUNST KUNST KUNST

Sidney & Matilda

ART ENTERTAINMENT
Dead Space Chamber Music, Futures We Lost & Vanishing
Thu, 23 Oct at 07:30 pm Dead Space Chamber Music, Futures We Lost & Vanishing

Samuel Worth Chapel

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
Simon Kempston @ Crookes Folk Club
Thu, 23 Oct at 08:30 pm Simon Kempston @ Crookes Folk Club

Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
SoulJam \/\/ Sheffield \/\/ Express Yourself! \/\/ Foundry!
Thu, 23 Oct at 10:30 pm SoulJam // Sheffield // Express Yourself! // Foundry!

Foundry

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Sheffield?

Discover Sheffield Events