Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum, 28 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AQ
Wellington has a significant industrial past and, although much of it has disappeared, the experiences and memories of working days of former employees were recorded several years ago as part of an oral history project - "Workers' Tales". The largest number had worked at Fox Brothers, which was the original creator of flannel and for over 250 years supplied high-quality wool, worsted and cashmere fabrics to well-renowned fashion houses and Savile Row tailors. Other major employers were Price Brothers (now Relyon, the bed manufacturer), Walter Gregory, William Thomas and Egerton Burnett. The exhibition will showcase these companies. Various publications related to their history are also available for purchase in the Museum.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1300
- Monday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1000-1600
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 18 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1300
Location & directions
Wellington Museum, 28 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AQ
- Contact on day:
- John Hamer
- Telephone number:
- +447708038183
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
