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Stroudwater
Textile
Trust
Stroudwater
Textile
Trust
Promoting a lively textile culture where the heritage of the past meets the creativity of the present
Promoting the heritage of Stroud’s woollen mills
Stroudwater Textile Trust is a Charitable Trust, run entirely by volunteers. The Trust was established in 1999 by local people wanting to promote awareness of the historic woollen industry in the Stroud valleys and to celebrate contemporary textiles.
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VISIT A MILL
Visit Dunkirk Mill Museum and Gigg Mill Weaving Shed. At Dunkirk Mill, experience the huge water wheel as it turns and drives historic textile machinery; at Gigg Mill, see our 1950s power-loom and try weaving for yourself on our hand-looms.
Book A Visit

BOOK FOR AN EVENT
The Stroudwater Textile Trust organises events throughout the year to encourage people to learn more about our textile heritage through practical workshops, talks, walks and
exhibitions.
View Our Events

BECOME A MEMBER
Membership is open to everyone. You may have an interest in textile production and history, or textile art and craft, or simply be curious. You may just want to join a group that works for the community of the Stroud Valleys. Why not join us?
Become A Member

VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteers are the life-blood of the Trust. They arrange events, welcome visitors, operate machinery, help with stalls at markets and shows, deliver talks, enthuse schoolchildren and keep the Trust running smoothly as a registered charity.
Become A Volunteer
Use the menu tabs at the top of the page to explore our website and discover more about the Stroudwater Textile Trust.