Browse the HotHive Textiles

From 17th-century embroideries to 21st-century designer costume, including embroideries from India and Pakistan. Open only by appointment. Closed for building works until January 2009.

Tuition available

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Creative textiles provide an important element of the exhibitions’ programme for the Gosport Gallery. Contact the museum or website for details.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10-4

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The costume gallery has themed exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, which includes Victorian costume and 1950s’ Horrockses dresses.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 10-5, closed BH

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Mail order available

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The UK’s only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. Unique collection of Victorian millinery machinery and large collection of fascinating hats.

Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat–Sun 1–5

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Depicting Henry V at Agincourt, this 3-metre high wall hanging includes nine panels. Impressive goldwork with exquisite colourful stitching.

Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 2–5, closed BH

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2300+ quilts early 1700s-present, 20+ countries. First-class exhibitions, virtual gallery, on-line catalog. Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 011 1 402-472-6549 or see website.

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A national treasure waiting to be explored. Beautiful collections of 18th-century furniture, Chinese porcelain, Wedgewood potteries and tapestries.

Opening hours:
Mon-Sun,10-5

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Chardon collection of sculptures, paintings, objets d’art, ancient and Roman archaeology, town resort history, Welsh kitchen, war memorabilia, temporary exhbitions.

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The Mercer Gallery is home to Harrogate District’s collection of Fine Art. Changing exhibition programme throughout the year. Free entry.

Opening hours:
Tues–Sat 10–5, Sun 2–5, BH Mons 10-5

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The museum is now closed. Group and research visits arranged by appointment.

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