The Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset, has opened to the public, bringing together collections linked to the history of Clarks shoes alongside local industrial and geological heritage. Designed by Purcell for the Alfred Gillett Trust, the museum incorporates a 16th-century manor house, a 17th-century barn and a new brick-built addition, and houses four permanent galleries.

Rosie Martin, director of the Shoemakers Museum, said: “Shoemakers Museum is housed in a unique and beautiful building. The exterior is striking, whilst the interior provides the ideal home for our collections. We are delighted to be open to the public and to have the opportunity to share the story of 200 years of shoemaking with the world.”

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