Year 5/6 visit to Macclesfield Silk Museum

Lesson: History

Class: Year 5 Year: 2026 - 2027

Year 5/6 have been learning all about the Shang Dynasty and our journey along the Silk Road has led us to Macclesfield Silk Museum. A fantastic opportunity for the children to learn from experts and have hands on experience of silk. We had three bespoke sessions: a tour of Paradise Mill, artefact handling and weaving. We had the opportunity to see the machinery in action and learn what life would’ve been like for Victorian children. We saw the journey of silk, from its origins in silk cocoons through to final pieces of desirable patterned cloth. A fantastic opportunity to learn about how Macclesfield and Xi’an are linked!