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Cotton is King

Learn about Rochdale’s pivotal cotton industry through genuine and replica items. Explore the cotton making process and the impact of the industrial revolution on Rochdale. Learn about the impact of the cotton industry on workers and the revolution and activism that came from this.

Looking for extra ways to enrich and inspire your students? For an extra cost, our knowledgeable and experienced museum facilitators can visit your school to deliver a 60-90 minute session filled with facts and information, additional objects and a craft activity. For more information contact schools@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk