Macclesfield was once the world's largest producer of finished silk, with 5,000 looms and 71 mill factories A historical silk mill has been given a new lease of life in a bid to "conserve the ...

Macclesfield's claim to the title of 'Silk Town' stands not just on its particular contribution to Britain's textile industry, but also on events such as this one: the coronation of a local mill ...

From cocoon to catwalk, Macclesfield's Silk Museum showcases the town's renowned silk industry history with textiles, machinery, and even Egyptian artefacts. Interactive displays in six galleries ...

A promotional film for the Brocklehurst-Whiston mill in the Cheshire town of Macclesfield, showing how skilled craftsmanship and good design transform raw silk into the "Queen of Fabrics". We see how ...

Firefighters had to cut their way through buses a car 'collided with trees' in an early-hours smash. Emergency services were ...

Macclesfield, fondly referred to as 'The Silk Town', is an enchanting blend of urban vibrancy and countryside tranquillity. Nestled right on the edge of the luscious Peak District National Park, the ...

So, sporting a Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials hat, I set about exploring this “cultural wasteland” myself. It seemed proper to ...

Silk Point is a modern two storey office building located just off the A523 Silk Road, just north of Macclesfield town centre. Small suites are available on flexible, all inclusive leases with ...