Mapping Paisley’s Textile Heritage Workshop – Wed 22nd March 6.30pm

Description

Lets discover Paisley’s textile heritage using the mid 19th Century Town Plans.

Using maps from the 1850s and earlier, this Workshop explores the extent of Paisley’s textiel heritage at its height, looking at Linen Thread Mills, Dyeworks, Dyewood Mills, Calendar Works, Shawl Warehouses, Shawl Factories and much more – dont forget the Heavy Engineering works that supported all the textile industries.

This workshop will involve standing around the tables to look at the maps, but seats are available for break!

We will meet in Restoration & Creation, 6 Browns Lane, Paisley, PA1 2JH

Essential Information

The Origins of Paisley
Code: UH-HT21 Date: Wed 22nd March 2023 Time 6.30 – 8.30pm. Venue: Restoration & Creation, 6 Browns Lane, Paisley, PA1 2JH

Cost £6.00 By booking a place  you accept that the Urban Historian cannot provide refunds if you are unable to attend the event as the circumstances are outwith the Urban Historian’s Control. If the event is cancelled by the Urban Historian a refund or opportunity to attend another event will be provided.