Northern Crafts Centre
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| Formation | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1974 |
| Type | Craft organisation |
| Purpose | To preserve, promote and improve fine craftsmanship in Great Britain[1] |
| Headquarters | 35 South King Street, Manchester, M2 4LG[2] |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Leader | Harry Norris |
Northern Crafts Centre Ltd was first Registered as a charity 7 March 1963 and removed from the Register of Charities 6 April 1993 as it had ceased to exist by that point.[3] The centre had a strong association with the Red Rose Guild of Designer Craftsmen with most of their exhibitions for many years, including some permanent stock being held in retail premises.[4] The membership of Margaret Pilkington on the Council of Management was fundamental to this association.[5][6] However much of the centres history has been lost to time.[7] It was established as a "not for profit" organisation, seeking to promote good craftsmanship and enable commissioning of works.[8]
The ticketed opening by Colonel William Loris Mather, Chairman of the Civic Trust for the North West, was on 11 September 1963 at 4pm.[9][10]
The Northern Crafts Centre closed in 1974 following the death of a number of key individuals; the first chairman, Harry Norris died in April 1968.[11]