'Carlisle - Linton Tweeds Visitor Centre'

Shaddon Mills, Shaddongate, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA2 5TZ. Tel: 01228 527569
E-mail: info@lintontweeds.co.uk

Location : Carlisle
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 395558

Scotsman William Linton started the Linton Weaving Mill in the Caldewgate area of Carlisle in 1912. The area was famous for handloom weavers even before the industrial revolution. Two salesman with ponies and traps travelled the Lake District buying wool and selling woollen suit lengths. William's friend, Captain Molyneaux, introduced him to Paris couture, and particularly to a young lady later known as Coco Chanel. Chanel is still the most prestigious customer.

You may visit the home of the world famous fabrics and watch tomorrow's designs being woven on 100 year old hand looms during mill hours. You can try for yourself some of the processes involved on another old hand loom.

Lunches and light refreshments are available in the coffee shop, and there is a shop selling Linton fabrics.

See www.lintontweeds.co.uk for more information.

See map of the area.