Bygone Market Harborough - exploring local architecture & heritage

Market Harborough has a rich history and heritage. Our display reveals photos from the archive of The Symington Building, its past and the present renovations, the family corsetry business plus notable local buildings and places around the market town.
R & W H Symington Co Limited had one of the first mechanized corset factories in England. They took over a disused factory in 1861 in Adam & Eve St, Market Harborough and the company experienced rapid growth. This was credited to entrepreneurial skill and their most famous product 'The Liberty Bodice', manufactured for almost 70 years and worn across the world.
Today the building houses Harborough District Council, Harborough Museum and other shared public services. Delve into the building's manufacturing past, learn about the family business and their workers illustrated with images from the Museum archive. Essential restoration works are currently taking place. Images will illustrate aspects of the renovations to protect the building for future generations.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Saturday 13 September:

10.30 - 15.00

Monday 15 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Tuesday 16 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Wednesday 17 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Thursday 18 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Friday 19 September:

10.30 - 15.30

Saturday 20 September:

10.30 - 15.00

Location & directions

Harborough District Council and Harborough Museum, Ground Floor The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG

Contact on day:

Carole Troake

Telephone number:

+447719918911

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

The nearest pay & display car park is Symington Way car park a short walk from the rear of The Symington Building. Refreshments can be purchased at nearby local businesses.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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