Verdant Works
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| Established | 16 September 1996 |
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| Location | West Henderson's Wynd, Blackness, Dundee, Scotland |
| Owner | Dundee Heritage Trust |
| Website | Verdant Works |
Verdant Works, also known as Scotland's Jute Museum, industry, an industry that once dominated the city's economy.
Historic building
The Verdant Works was given Category A
Museum
The Verdant Works are the only dedicated jute museum in the United Kingdom. As a museum, the Verdant Works tell the story of Dundee's textile industries, focusing primarily on the jute and linen industries. The production of textiles was the dominant industry in Dundee for many years, directly employing 50,000 people in the city (half the working population) by the end of the 19th century, as well as many more thousands in associated trades such as shipbuilding, transportation, and engineering. At the time Dundee supplied the majority of the world's demand for jute products, meaning it was also of importance for both Scottish and British histories.
The jute collections cover the entire history of the jute industry. It covers topics such as
The archives and photographic records of various mills and their workers have considerable historical research value. As well as the large machinery objects, the collections cover the fields of
Verdant Works is a fully accredited museum and has won numerous awards, both national and international, as well as being a 5-star-rated tourist attraction with
In September 2015, a new section of the museum was opened in the High Mill, after an extensive restoration of this building. The High Mill was built in 1833, and is the oldest part of the complex. The project to conserve the High Mill and convert it into an open gallery was partly funded by the
References
- ^ "Verdant Works". Dundee Heritage Trust. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Scotland's Jute Museum @ Verdant Works wins Heritage Lottery Fund support for the High Mill Open Gallery Project". Dundee Heritage Trust. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "27 West Henderson's Wynd and return elevation to Milne Street, Verdant Works (Category A Listed Building) (LB25140)". Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Verdant Works, Dundee". www.visitscotland.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
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