Weaving Wool in Yorkshire with Laura Watts at Marton Mills

Make it British Podcast by Kate Hills

May 15, 202617:34Arts

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Laura Watts, managing director of Marton Mills, 3rd generation family weaving business based in Otley, Yorkshire. Marton Mills was founded in 1931 and has built...

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