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Broseley Pipeworks
Heritage Open Day: Explore this unique nineteenth century clay tobacco pipe factory with a guided tour, and see a traditional clay pipe making demonstration. The Broseley Pipeworks is an original nineteenth century clay tobacco pipe factory. It was abandoned in the 1950's, and restored by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in the early 1990s.
A unique time capsule, the site details the development of an industry whose products were exported all round the world. It is a reminder of the time when smoking was available to much of the population, and the pipes produced reflect the occupations and recreations of contemporary society. From horse racing to politics, kings, queens and celebrities, all feature on clay pipes.
A unique time capsule, the site details the development of an industry whose products were exported all round the world. It is a reminder of the time when smoking was available to much of the population, and the pipes produced reflect the occupations and recreations of contemporary society. From horse racing to politics, kings, queens and celebrities, all feature on clay pipes.
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September
Broseley Pipeworks, Duke Street, Telford, Shropshire TF12 5LX
Sat 13 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Sun 14 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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