Jacquard Loom at MOSI

The original pattern design for the hole punched cards.

 On Wednesday 25th April, i went to Museum of Science & Industry/MOSI in Manchester to video record the Jacquard Loom in all its glory! its an amazing machine. I also talked to Carole Hurd a museum presenter in charge of the looms in the mill section of the museum.

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The Big Ship Sails - Music Box

Last week i brought myself a 'Mechanical Music Box Set' and got together with Musician
Suzanne Hollens-Riley (www.suzannehollens-rile.co.uk) who adapted the song, 'The Big Ship Sails' to play on the Music Box.