Lace making demonstrations are held regularly on Mondays in the Museum
Janette Williams is in attendance for much of the day and is pleased to talk about lace and demonstrate how it is done.
She has a full range of patterns, pricking cards and bobbins.
There are two lace making groups in Malmesbury who are always pleased to have new members and there are other societies further a field. Janette will be pleased to give details to anyone who is interested.
A lace making clas in the early 20th century, organised by Lady Suffolk. Mrs Jones of the King's Arms is the important lady in the middle row. In the front row are Mrs Annie Goodfield nee Bishop (3rd from left) and the teacher Mrs Fisher (on the far right).
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