About us...
The Friends was
formed in 1973 to bring together those people interested in Gawthorpe Hall and
its grounds and the famous collection of textiles started by Rachel B
Kay-Shuttleworth. The Collection is one of the finest in the country.
Members come
from all parts of the UK. They take part
in a variety of activities including: giving volunteer assistance and producing
a programme of events. Our objectives
are to promote all areas of Gawthorpe, raise funds in support and enable
members to enjoy and take advantage of this delightful Hall, grounds and
Collection.
Our fundraising
helps to support the conservation of the many thousands of amazing items in the
textile collection, library, Hall and grounds
Our programme
includes– speakers on subjects of interest; lunches; trips to places of
interest and special treasures events when the curator presents part of the
reserve collection for members.
Our newsletter
includes a calendar of events; reports on their outcomes, as well as snippets
of information about the Hall, grounds and the Collection.
About Gawthorpe
Hall...
Gawthorpe Hall is a Jacobean historic house in Padiham near Burnley, set
in 8 acres of grounds and woodlands. It
was the home of the Shuttleworth family for over 400 years and is now open to
the public. The Hall is owned by the
National Trust and managed by Lancashire County Council.
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