Four days of events will be hosted by Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre as part of the national Heritage Open Day scheme.

The centre, at 6 Queen Street, is an original one-up, one-down weaver’s cottage, in the heart of the village.

Although small, it is crammed with fascinating objects, and offers a unique insight into the lives of local weavers and their families during the 1900s. Local volunteer guides will be on hand to show visitors around and to explain more about the history of the house, its occupants and the lives of local weaving folk.

On the upper floor is a working handloom, together with a host of historical artifacts, highlighting some of the incredible skills of weavers from the area, as well as some interesting aspects of local industrial history.

Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre is owned by local historian Leslie Robinson, now in his 90s, and is supported by a group of volunteers who have formed a Friends’ group.

It will be open for visitors from September 11 to 14 from 12pm to 6pm on Thursday and Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Heritage Open Days are designed to help people learn more about our history and culture, by facilitating free access to buildings that are normally closed, charge entry fees, or have restricted access.

High Flatts Quaker Meeting House is also taking part in the Heritage Open Days.

The house, built circa 1653 is open from 10am to 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.