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Caring for Quarry Bank's archive collection

Discover how the archive collection at Quarry Bank is cared for

  • Booking essential

The Collections and House team are delighted to bring you a unique opportunity to experience the historic archives of Quarry Bank.

Go behind the scenes and discover how we care for the collections and get hands on with marking objects and book cleaning.

Each session is 1 1/2 hours long. Each of these sessions will follow a similar format, however differnt objects will be cleaned. in each session.

Admission charges do not apply. Both NT members and non members needs to purchase a ticket to attend.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £10.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 12+

Meeting point

Meet in the Mill Yard

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event

Accessibility

This event is accessible, with the use of ramp/ stair lift.

Upcoming events

Event

Exhibition: For the love of cotton 

In this exhibition we will explore the story of the past, present and future of the cotton textile industry in the North West and the world

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on
3 Jul to 3 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 123 other dates or times
Event

Apprentice House Tours 

Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour

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on
3 Jul to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 15:15
+ 163 other dates or times
Event

Village hub and workers cottage tours 

This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village

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on
3 Jul to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 163 other dates or times
Event

Visit Quarry Bank House 

Visit the comfortable home of the Greg family: funded by the mill and right next to it, but far away from the world of its workers

Event summary

on
3 Jul to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 163 other dates or times