To the Manor Reborn & Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company Ltd

The National Trust and The BBC have got together to refurbish the 500 year old Avebury Manor in Wiltshire. Different rooms have been refurbished in differing periods/ styles to reflect the personalities of interesting owners over the years.

Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company Ltd has been involved weaving fabrics for Mrs Minivers drawing room in an art deco style, The Governor of Jamaica’s dining room, Queen Ann Bedroom and withdrawing room.

The BBC filmed in the factory earlier this year with Penelope Keith (presenter) and Russell Sage (interior designer). The series starts on November 24th 2012 at 9.00pm on BBC1

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