Heritage Open Days
Bridport Museum will be running events & activities as part of this yearly event including tours of the town.
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Bridport Museum 25 South St, Bridport
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Flax Uncovered – Exhibition
Bridport Arts Centre 9 South Street, Bridport, United KingdomJoin us at Bridport Arts Centre for Flax Uncovered : The exhibition bringing together research from the Flax Forward Project. Free entry. With its pretty pale blue flower, the seemingly delicate flax plant has an incredible range of uses, from linen and canvas to linseed oil and lino. Grown here for its fibres, flax was READ MORE
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Flax Forward Community Conversation 1 – Heritage Research
Bridport Arts Centre 9 South Street, Bridport, United KingdomFree entry, booking advised. Come and find out more about the historical research, hear from researchers and experts involved in the project and join the discussion. To reserve your spot, please go to our Eventbrite page.
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Flax Forward Processing Showcase – Oxenbury’s Yard
Oxenburys Yard Gundry Lane, BridportThree days exploring the stages in processing flax. Free entry. Open sessions inviting the community to find out about flax growing and processing with hands on, practical sessions for all ages. Thu 22 - Sat 24 October 10am-4pm
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Flax Forward Community Conversation 2 – Growing and Processing Flax
Oxenburys Yard Gundry Lane, BridportFree entry - booking advised. Join us and our panel of experts to discuss the future of flax growing and processing in West Dorset. Flax Forward is a community-led project uncovering the lost heritage of flax and exploring its potential for a sustainable future. Working with local farmers, historians and makers, the project is helping READ MORE