'Exploring Embroidery' on 13th June

A beautiful embroidery by Annie Eastwood

We are looking forward to seeing samplers, tambour work, crewel work and embroidery from India, China and the Middle East from the reserve collection, with Curator, Rachel Midgley.  

Miss Rachel, her life and legacy

                                                    Gawthorpe's  Great Lady

The exhibition opens on 21st April and closes at the end of the season - 5th November

It tells the story of how Miss Rachel worked to improve social welfare throughout her life. Selected pieces of her work and various items she collected during her lifetime will be on display.

Gawthorpe Hall reopens

Gawthorpe Hall will re open to the public on 1st April at 12 noon

Here is a tantalising glimpse of the feather coverlet made by Miss Rachel and now on display in Textile Gallery 4.

Friends of Gawthorpe blog

Welcome to the Friends of Gawthorpe blog.  

We have included all the information you will need on how to join the Friends of Gawthorpe as well as lots of information about who we are and what we do.  There is our diary of forthcoming events plus other exhibitions and events being held in the Hall. 

And of course there will be some lovely pictures of Gawthorpe Hall, the Grounds and the Textile Collection.