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. From machinery, tools, patterns and sample books to clothing, interiors, decorative and ceremonial textiles, Lancashire holds a vast and rich archive of world textiles. 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.
Explore themed exhibitions and stories bringing together objects from regional collections curated by museum professionals, artists, academics and community members.
Search the collections to find your inspiration and access audio, video and other media bringing the objects’ stories to life.
Interact by posting your comments; sharing your stories to help us to create new narratives and curate your own collection of favourite items.



The Lancashire Textile Gallery is a collaboration between Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, the University of Central Lancashire and Super Slow Way / British Textile Biennial with contributions from museums and archives across Lancashire.
The Lancashire’s Textile Treasures project has received DCMS and National Lottery funding, distributed by the Heritage Fund as part of their Digital Skills for Heritage initiative.
Venues

Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
Market Square
Preston
PR1 2PP- 01772 258 248
- theharris@preston.gov.uk
- https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/museum/contact/
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Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery
Astley Hall
Chorley
PR7 1NP
(PR7 1XA for SAT NAV)- 01257 515151
- astleyhall@chorley.gov.uk
- https://astleypark.co.uk/hall/
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Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Museum St
Blackburn
BB1 7AJ- 01254 667130
- museum@blackburn.gov.uk
- https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/
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Lancashire Textile Industry Collection, Lancashire County Council
Museum HQ
Stanley Street
Preston
PR1 4YP- 01772 534016
- QueenStreetMillBurnley@lancashire.gov.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Gawthorpe Hall
Padiham
BB12 8UA- 01282 773963
- info@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk
- https://www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk/
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