What’s new
-
Collection
Brown Petersburgh
Clarks began making slippers called the ‘Brown Petersburgh’ as a side project to their sheepskin rug business. Made by hand using off-cuts of sheep fleece, these cosy affordable slippers became popular and were the foundation of C&J Clarks footwear business.
Read full story -
Collection
Crispin Sewing Machine
The 1863 Crispin Sewing Machine was an Innovation in Sole Stitching
Read full story -
Collection
Latin Verse Machine
‘Eureka’ is a marvellous machine which creates Latin poetry. This remarkable invention was created by Bridgwater eccentric John Clark (1785-1853)
Read full story -
News
Join our fabulous team
We’re recruiting! Join our fabulous team and help create a warm welcome for our visitors
Read full story -
News
Revival of a community tradition
We’re delighted that Shoemakers Museum has inspired a Kings Trust Project to revive a tradition of community journaling with a pilot project to create a 2025 version of the Street Village Album
Read full story -
