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Atkins Heritage Tour
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel records when the first Atkins (Robert) arrived in Hinckley in 1722 to start his business. The Atkins family continued their connection with the chapel into the 20th century.
Atkins Building, the Victorian hosiery factory built by the descendants of 1722 Robert Atkins where manufacture continued by the family until 2002.
Hinckley & District Museum, a thatched framework knitters cottage the predecessor to the factory and was owned by the Atkins Family.
To book a FREE place on this 3 building tour please email info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk
The tour begins at Hinckley & District Museum meeting at 10am for guest registration.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel records when the first Atkins (Robert) arrived in Hinckley in 1722 to start his business. The Atkins family continued their connection with the chapel into the 20th century.
Atkins Building, the Victorian hosiery factory built by the descendants of 1722 Robert Atkins where manufacture continued by the family until 2002.
Hinckley & District Museum, a thatched framework knitters cottage the predecessor to the factory and was owned by the Atkins Family.
To book a FREE place on this 3 building tour please email info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk
The tour begins at Hinckley & District Museum meeting at 10am for guest registration.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
Saturday 13 September
Atkins Gallery
Atkins Building
Lower Bond Street
Leicestershire LE10 1QU
Free entry, tour starts at 10am
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