Patterson's Spade Mill Guided Tour
Witness over 250 years of spade making history at the last water powered spade mill, in daily operation, in the UK.
Join our Spade Makers for a guided tour of Patterson's Spade Mill.
Engage your senses and hear the hammers ring on the anvils, see the flames and feel the heat of traditional spade-making.
Guided tours vividly capture life during the Industrial Revolution and dig up the history and culture of the humble spade.
Find out the origins of the phrase 'a face as long as a Lurgan spade'. Spoiler alert: it's not what you think.
Please note:
- Meet at Patterson's Spade Mill welcome area.
- Dress appropriately for the weather to ensure comfort. Parts of the tour are outside.
- Fully accessible.
- Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
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Witness over 250 years of spade making history at the last water powered spade mill, in daily operation, in the UK.
Join our Spade Makers for a guided tour of Patterson's Spade Mill.
Engage your senses and hear the hammers ring on the anvils, see the flames and feel the heat of traditional spade-making.
Guided tours vividly capture life during the Industrial Revolution and dig up the history and culture of the humble spade.
Find out the origins of the phrase 'a face as long as a Lurgan spade'. Spoiler alert: it's not what you think.
Please note:
- Meet at Patterson's Spade Mill welcome area.
- Dress appropriately for the weather to ensure comfort. Parts of the tour are outside.
- Fully accessible.
- Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult at all times.
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