01376 316780
We welcome visitors to the Archive’s Gallery with no appointment necessary, at any time during the opening hours above. The Gallery illustrates the variety of design and craftsmanship for which Warner & Sons became famous. There are over 100 items on display including an early twentieth century Chinese jacket, printing blocks, royal silks and original drawings.
To celebrate Heritage Open Days we are offering free entry on Friday 13th and Wednesday 18th September. Come and visit us for free between 10am – 4pm and see what you can discover in the Archive Gallery.
We will be giving a short talk on Warner & Sons as part of Heritage Open Days, this is also free to attend. Please see below for timings:
Friday 13th 11 am and 1 pm
Wednesday 18th 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Pre-booked group visits are welcomed, and include an introductory talk and, if requested, a tour of the Archive Store. Refreshments can also be provided. Please phone 01376 316780 or click here for further details.
Research – the Archive Store is a fantastic resource for academic and personal use. All visits must be pre-booked and charges apply. Please click here for more information.
Invitation to View – the Warner Textile Archive is one of many destinations in East Anglia associated with Invitation to View; a scheme to open up the region’s best historic houses and collections for specially appointed visits. Click here for further details.
We are located at:
Warner Textile Archive, Silks Way, Braintree CM7 3GB
Free parking is available adjacent to the Archive for a limited number of vehicles. Alternatively, we are a five minute walk from Braintree Town railway station and Braintree Bus Park.
Directions from Braintree Freeport Designer outlet (CM77 8YH)
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