To celebrate the centenary of the opening of the Crysede Silks factory in the Western Cellar on The Island (now St Nicholas Court), historian Janet Axten and clothing designer and textile researcher Teagan Pharoah-Green explore the fascinating story of this remarkable company and the beautiful garments it produced. Drawing on first-hand accounts from former employees alongside new research, they reveal the people, craftsmanship and creativity behind one of Cornwall’s most celebrated textile manufacturers.
