Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery
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Overview
Based in an old mill building next to the Huddersfield canal, the museum explores the history of the Saddleworth area. Wool weaving is the traditional industry, displayed in the 18th-century Weaver's Cottage and the Victoria Mill Gallery. The textile machinery is run regularly by arrangement. The Art Gallery has regular exhibitions and special events throughout the year..
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 1-4. Closed 24-25 and 31 Dec, 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The Greater Manchester conurbation incorporates the towns of Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan, and has the vibrant city of Manchester as its administrative headquarters.
Manchester was founded in Roman times, and developed during the 17th century as a textile town, becoming the centre of the English cotton industry.
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Trough Cottage
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Mount View
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