Manchester of Hermoupolis

Syros, historically an industrial town, had a network of textile 🏭

Unknown why, in August 1986, the workers were told the factory was closed. The doors were shut, and everything was left in situ. In 2013, the factory was discovered, and private money invested to preserve the history of the last workers and their skills...🪡

The Jacquard Loom is an absolutely amazing piece of technology! Peggy was absolutely fabulous 🥰 A trip to see if a working one is in action has been added to the list...

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