Warner Textile Archive

The archive’s GALLERY is open to the public three days a week and is a celebration of the fabrics and designs within the archive.

Colour, shape and texture are the key words to describe the Gallery. Every drawer and display case takes the visitor on an exciting visual voyage of discovery from Warner’s unique three-pile velvets, the intricate woven silks of Owen Jones, cutting edge designs of the 1920s and 1930s, the boldness of the 1950s through to the iconic designs of the late twentieth century.

The Gallery has a small sales area where visitors can purchase postcards and publications. Also on sale is a unique selection of gifts including stunning work by local designers and textiles artists inspired by the Archive's designs. All proceeds from the sell of these items go towards the upkeep of the Warner Textile Archive.

The Gallery may be hired by groups and organisations for small meetings or public relations events. Telephone 01376 557741 for more information.


Open: 11am – 4pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 
                1st April - 25th September 2009
(Closed Saturday – Tuesday and Bank Holidays)

PLEASE NOTE: The Gallery will close to the public during the winter on 25th September- reopening in April 2010. Access to the Gallery will still be possible by prior arrangement.

• Small Admission Charge
• Accessible to wheelchair users.
• Hearing loop within the Gallery
• Toilets and baby change facilities
  Postcards, books and gifts on sell at the reception desk
• Parking at Silks Way and in the town centre
• Railway station, bus station and town centre within a five-minute walk from the archive
• Schools, researchers and booked groups welcome