Macclesfield Silk Museum & Paradise Mill
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"Delve into the rich history of Macclesfield"
Overview
Housed within the Macclesfield Sunday School built in 1814 the museum explores the history of the building and the rich heritage of Macclesfield. There is also a fabulous shop, tea room, makers place and cinema, a great venue to see the latest films.
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History of Silk - Silk Weaving History in Macclesfield
Paradise Mill - Last working silk mill in the UK
Location
The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, MACCLESFIELD, Cheshire, SK11 6UT
About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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