Valerie gave a most interesting and informative account of this Oxfordshire business which, lasting for 300 years, made Witney famous, worldwide, for its wool and blankets.
Sadly, the last blanket mill closed in 2002 yet the story lives on in the words, which became part of our everyday language, and memories woven into the Witney Blanket story. Valerie recounted this story of the people, the weaving and the blankets sold and sent all over the world, all without notes and with great enthusiasm for her subject.
It was a highly interesting and compelling story of endeavour and achievement
A warm vote of thanks was given to Valerie for her lively account of the Witney Blanket Making industry.