Lancashire Textile Gallery

Discover a world of textiles in one county…

Modern Lancashire was built on a strong heritage of textile manufacturing and global trade, shaping the lives of people and communities both at home and abroad.  

The Lancashire Textile Gallery digitally brings together objects and collections held by museums, archives and manufacturers from across the county.

Today this textile heritage is a rich and diverse source of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for designers, artists, makers, students, academics and beyond.

Exhibitions

Digital exhibitions and stories shared and curated by artists, academics and community curators.

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Rhythm of The Looms by Scott Robertson and Janet Swan
Rhythm of The Looms by Scott Robertson and Janet Swan

A soundscape combining mill sounds from Queen Street Mill with the poetry of "mill girl" Ethel Carnie Holdsworth.

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Olive High School Modest Fashion
Olive High School Modest Fashion

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Collections

Browse the textiles that have been uploaded to see them in more detail and find out what collections across Lancashire have to offer.

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Sample of wool dress fabric printed with abstract gemstone pattern
Sample of wool dress fabric printed with abstract gemstone pattern

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Tartan Jacket designed by Christian Lacroix 
Tartan Jacket designed by Christian Lacroix 

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