Exhibition celebrates history of Bradford's textile industry
The UK's 2025 City of Culture is famous for its textiles, stemming from its role as the "wool capital of the world" during the industrial revolution. Items from the museum's Built of Wool: Worsted Collection, will also be included in the exhibition, which coincides with British Wool's 75th anniversary.Other items on display include a wedding dress from the 1830s, made from fabric in the area, and a velvet day dress made at Lister's Mill around 1885.Suits made by Saville Row tailor Tommy Nutter, who designed the suits worn by The Beatles on the cover of their Abbey Road album, will also be on show. Councillor Sarah Ferriby said "I'm sure practically every family in the Bradford district has some connection to the textile history of the district, which is still going over 800 years since it first began. "Come and appreciate the skill and creativity that makes Bradford a world leader in textile production and design."
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