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Old silk mill: Chipping Campden

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    Authors & editors

    Nixon, Stephen [Author]

    Publisher Campden and District Historical and Archaeological Society
    Year of publication 2012
    Languages

    English (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
    Topics

    Dyestuffs & textiles > Silk

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    Scope & contentThe history of former silk spinning mill Chipping Campden, dating from the 18th century. Describes how the water mill worked, how the silk was made, and who might have worked there. Explains how the Guild of Handicraft bought the mill in the 20th century to be used by craftsmen of various trades, from wood carvers to cabinet makers. Today, the mill is home to a range of artists and craftspeople, such as jewellery designer Caroline Richardson.

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    Accession no. 229975

    • Shelf location: A5 M 01- Gloucestershire