Hat Works, Industrial museum in Stockport, United Kingdom
Hat Works Museum occupies Wellington Mill, displaying machinery, tools, and an extensive collection of hats from different periods and regions of the world.
The museum opened in 2000 within a Grade II listed Victorian mill building that represents the industrial development of Stockport's hat manufacturing sector.
The exhibition halls present the social impact of hat manufacturing on the local community through photographs, artifacts, and personal stories of factory workers.
Visitors can schedule guided tours of the factory floor on specific dates, with access recommended for people aged 8 and older.
The facility maintains functional Victorian-era hat-making machines that demonstrate the complete manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products.
Location: Stockport
Inception: 2000
Address: Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU SK3 0EU SK3 0EU
Website: https://stockport.gov.uk/topic/hat-works
GPS coordinates: 53.40861,-2.16202
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:06
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