Walsall Leather Museum
| Walsall Leather Museum | ||
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| Type: | Industrial Museum | |
| Address: | Walsall Leather Museum, Littleton St W, Walsall WS2 8EW, UK | |
| Map: | click for map | |
| Phone: | 01922 652288 | |
| Website: | Homepage | |
| E-mail: | LeatherMuseum@walsall.gov.uk | |
| Hours: | 10am to 4pm Tue - Sat (1 Nov - 31 Mar) 10am to 5pm Tue - Sat (1 Apr - 31 Oct) | |
Walsall Leather Museum is located in Walsall, in the West Midlands of England, and was opened in 1988, in a Victorian factory building renovated by Walsall Council. It tells the story of the leather trade in Walsall, charting the town's rise from a small market town into an international saddle-making center.
The Industry
In 1900, at the peak of the industry, approximately 10,000 people were employed locally in preparing leather, and making saddles, horse bridles, and related leather items. It is estimated that there are still at least 40 manufacturers of saddles and bridles in the town including a number of makers of bags and light leather goods, including Royal Warrant holders.
Exhibitions
Exhibits in the museum include a range of Walsall-made leather goods, from saddles to gloves, bags, shoes, and leather fashion accessories. A 'contemporary design' section in the museum showcases the work of designers working with leather today. Leather crafts traditional to Walsall are demonstrated within the museum's workshops by a team of experienced skilled craftsmen and women.
The museum also houses a research library of specialist works on the subject of the leather craft and industry. There is a seasonal events program featuring craft workshops for children and adults as well as family events.
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Walsall_Leather_Museum ]
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References
- LeatherMuseum@walsall.gov.uk
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