Since 1990, the museum has been located in the Grade II listed Home Mills. Built-in 1862-1863, the Mill was the town’s final operating woollen textile mill and Trowbridge’s biggest.
Learn how the town evolved from mediaeval times as a Magna Carta Baron town to a renowned mill town, ultimately manufacturing West of England Cloth that was sought after all over the globe, via interesting artefacts, unusual Textile related equipment, and beautiful pictures.
Following the museum’s reopening following a Heritage Lottery-funded renovation, the museum now includes brand new displays spread across two levels, with magnificent views of Wiltshire, a ‘break out space for visitors to try their hand at weaving, and, of course, everyone’s favourite – Stumpy the Sheep!
The Learning Hub, located in the heart of the museum, is where their staff hosts interesting seminars and activities for people of all ages. There you may learn a new skill, immerse yourself in their history, and expand your creative horizons. Their Learning & Outreach team also provides an excellent school and Lifelong Learning programmes to the Trowbridge community.
- Family events and activities
- The evolution of the wollen industry via their textile equipment collection, which includes one of only five Spinning Jennies in the world.
- The importance of Trowbridge in the West of England wollen cloth industry
- Trowbridge’s social and cultural past, includes poet George Crabbe and the creator of phonographic shorthand, Sir Isaac Pitman, Spitfire manufacturing during WWII Innovative special exhibits
