Whitchurch Silk Mill Location Grid reference - SU 462 478. OS Sheet - 185. Brown signs from A34 and B3400, in centre of Whitchurch. A silk weaving watermill built about 1800. The 1890 waterwheel powers a winding machine. Historic looms and weaving machinery. Now a working museum producing taffetas, organzas and ribbon fabric. Opening Times Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, 10.30 - 17.00. Parties by appointment, please. National Mills Weekend opening times Saturday and Sunday 10.30-17.00 (last admission 16.15) Contact S. B. Bryer, Booking Office 01256 892065 E-mail silkmill@btinternet.com Web Site www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk |