Coker Canvas: The Textile Industry of the Somerset/Dorset Border

Thu Dec 01 2022 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL | Sherborne

Sherborne Museum
Publisher/HostSherborne Museum
Coker Canvas: The Textile Industry of the Somerset\/Dorset Border
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Historian and author, Richard Sims, explores the history of the twine and canvas industry of the local area and its importance in the manufacture of sailcloth. He will also provide an overview of the restoration of Dawe’s at West Coker, Britain’s only surviving Victorian twineworks.
The talk will begin promptly at 2pm and doors will be open from 1.30pm. Admission is free for members of Sherborne Museum. £5 entry for non-members on the door. Refreshments included.
This event is part of Sherborne Museum's popular winter talks programme.
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Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL, United Kingdom

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