A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION OF
DERRY'S SHIRT FACTORY HISTORY
A combination of heritage storytelling, participative craft, gentle humour, and warm hospitality in one of the city’s most distinctive spaces.
EXPERIENCE DERRY'S SHIRT FACTORY HISTORY
CONNECTION
Discover a deeper connection to this historic time and meet like-minded people.
CULTURE
Embrace the city's personality and quirks through the wonders of storytelling.
CRAFT
Advance your skills as you learn from authentic, almost-forgotten textbook lessons.
Whether you come to sew, to listen, or to remember, be part of preserving the threads that made Derry~Londonderry what it is today.
PASSION. PRESERVATION. STORYTELLING
OUR STORY
Hosted by Catherine and Margaret, a passionate mother and daughter team with deep ties to the venue. The experience combines heritage storytelling, participative craft, gentle humour, and warm hospitality in one of the city’s most distinctive spaces.
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Their research has unearthed untold stories from the last generation of factory workers. A workforce that was 90% female and woman world famous for their resilience, humour, camaraderie and compassion. ​​
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