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Trace your textile ancestors

Cheshire East Council, Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1EE

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Workshop

Discover your roots in Macclesfield's textile industry with the guidance of a local family history expert.

Silk Museum

Silk Museum

Hand loom weaver

To uncover your links to the town’s historic trade, drop by the upstairs reference section of Macclesfield Library on either Wednesday 16th or Tuesday 22nd September, 2pm – 4pm to start your genealogical journey.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
14.00 - 16.00

Location & directions

Cheshire East Council, Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1EE

Contact on day:
Silk Museum
Telephone number:
+441625612045

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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