An Elizabethan Gem in the heart of East Lancashire.

This magnificent 17th century country house rests in a beautiful riverside setting amongst woodlands and landscaped gardens.

It was the family home of the Shuttleworths for over 300 years.

There will be an organised visit to Gawthorpe Hall to see the Rachel B Kay-Shuttleworth Collections

on Wednesday 22 September 2010 between 10.00am and 3.00pm. 

Gawthorpe Hall is situated between Burnley and Clitheroe in Lancashire. 

The charge per member will be £10.00.

To secure a place on this visit please write to the society PO Box enclosing the full amount or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gawthorpe is renowned for holding the finest collection of textiles outside of the Victoria & Albert Museum. This collection is the result of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth's lifetime passion for textiles and teaching textile techniques. The collection includes many items of needlework and lace made by Rachel herself, as well as examples of needlecrafts from all over the world.