The Magic of Moquette
Join us for a fascinating and surprising talk celebrating the beauty and history of the carpet-like fabric synonymous with public transport
Date and time: Friday, September 20th · 7.00 – 8:30pm GMT+1
Location: CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE Cromford Road, Crich, DE4 5DP
Cost of talk: £5.00 per person – pre-booking required. (Drinks and snacks at own expense).

About this event 
Come and find out about the fascinating world of moquette. Discover the history and artistry behind the iconic fabric that adorns public transport seats. Author, broadcaster and transport historian (novelist – Wikipedia), Andrew Martin delves into the background and style of the material that millions of passengers take for granted every day – and which has adorned buses, trams, trolleybuses and tube trains since the 1920s.

Andrew’s talk takes place at Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum. The museum does not open normally on Fridays outside school holidays, and there are no trams running on this day, but this is a special opportunity for exclusive evening access to the main exhibition hall, and the museum’s Red Lion pub will also be open immediately after Andrew’s talk for drinks and bar snacks.

Agenda
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Andrew Martin explores ‘The Magic of Moquette’

8:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Drinks at the Red Lion pub

Enjoy a round at the museum’s very own traditional pub, and chew over the story of moquette.

Pre-bookings only, please see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-magic-of-moquette-tickets-919427270717

• Frequently asked questions
• Where do I park for this event and how do I get in?  The main gates of Crich Tramway Village will be open from 18.30. Please come to the main Admissions building, where you will be directed down a short walk to the Great Exhibition Hall.
• How accessible is this event?
  The museum is fully accessible, although guests should be aware there is a short slope and some cobblestones that need to be crossed. The ground floor bar of the Red Lion pub is also fully accessible.
• Will copies of Andrew Martin’s books be available at the event?
  Yes, the author has said he will bring these with him for sale.
• Are refunds possible?
  Regrettably not, unless the speaker is unavoidably unable to come – the museum is run as a charity, and it is important that the event contributes successfully to our development funding for vital projects
• What if I have further queries? Please email: enquiry@tramway.co.uk or telephone: 01773 303770