Paisley Thread Mill

Based in the Mile End Mill in Paisley, we are a museum sharing the stories of the Paisley Mills and the people who worked there.

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

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Winter Update ❄️
Our volunteers are taking a well earned break from 01 Dec -14 Feb 2026

The museum will remain open but guided tours will pause during this time

Last tours Wed 26 Nov & Sat 29 Nov

Our online shops will remain open

Thanks for your support

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Due the current adverse weather conditions, we have decided to close the Museum tomorrow Saturday 04 October.

The Museum will reopen on Wednesday 08th Oct 1200-1600.

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Read All About It : Threadlines July 1976.

“The day the Duke came to Anchor”

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh visited Anchor Mill on Wednesday 3rd July 1974.

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What a day !
A huge thank you to all our vistors for making Doors Open Day 2025 a great success. We trust you enjoyed your visit to our lovely museum. We hope to see you again soon.

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Just a wee reminder that Doors Open Days is happening next weekend , 06th/7th Sept.
Why not join us at Paisley Thread Mill Museum on Saturday 6th Sept from 1200-1600. You will able to take part in our tombola to win some prizes.

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Want to know more about these distinguished gents and their contribution to the history of Paisley? Why not pop into Paisley Thread Mill Museum and let our lovely volunteers tell you about them and the legacy they left behind

Open Today 1200-1600, last entry for tours 1530.

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Mill Memories Postcard Range is now available to purchase online via our website or click the link below

https://t.co/wdkFeiARnr

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New product Launch 🧵🪡

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A fabulous Image from our collection of Clarks Anchor Mill Complex in its heyday. A great view looking towards Paisley with the Atlantic and Pacific Mills in the centre of the picture.

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Pupils and teachers at a Dundee primary school are appealing for volunteer stitchers to help them create a special tapestry marking their 150th anniversary.
https://t.co/zgaWIzDmzx

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Calling out to all Mill Workers.

Our friends at Remode need your help:

Do you have a weaving heritage? Do you have family who worked in the mills in Paisley, or Scotland? If so, we want to hear your stories!

For more info see poster

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We are delighted to let you know that our museum is due to re-open on Wednesday 5th February 1200-1600. Our volunteers are looking forward to welcoming all our lovely visitors. Pop in and say hello.

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Thank you @Paisleymill for sharing information about Jane Haining and her connection to Paisley & J & P Coats.

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we remember her bravery in protecting Jewish children during the Holocaust.

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Former Paisley Mill Girls - we need you! Paisley First, in conjunction with Sma' Shot and The Thread Mill Museum, are organising a photograph at The Mill Girls stone, on Bridge Street, overlooking the old mill - See details in poster.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances the museum will not be manned tomorrow 05 Oct.
The museum will still be open however there will be no volunteers available for tours.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our volunteers will be back on duty Wednesday 10th October

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Paisley Thread Queen’s:

Miss Margaret Mitchell was the 1939 Queen and the 1953 Queen was Miss Margaret Hillcoat.

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🔎 FIERCE WOMEN+ LAUNCH EVENT 🔎
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Are you a heritage professional or student in Paisley or Glasgow? We'd love you to join us for the launch of our new @HeritageFundSCO funded heritage project!

🖤 Wed 21st Aug 10-11.30am (+ pastries)
🎟️ BOOK: https://t.co/lGcYtEk4BN

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Great talk given this afternoon at the Teardrop Explodes exhibition by Clarke of the Paisley Thread Mill Museum - not a seat left in the house...! Thanks so much Clarke...!
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@gatekeeper_art @outspokenartsSC @artdeptpaisley Glad it went well for you Lil. - Norma