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Crowdfunder – win a lifetime entry pass to Shoemakers Museum
Only six weeks to go until Shoemakers Museum opens its doors. Donate today and you can win a lifetime entry!
Only 6 weeks until Shoemakers Museum opens its doors. You can win a lifetime entry and help us reach our fundraising finishing line.
Shoemakers Museum tells the remarkable story of Clarks, the iconic British shoemaker, and the communities that grew with it. From a small Quaker village to a global brand, this is a story of innovation, resilience and style, stitched together through shoes worn and loved for over 200 years.
Through four permanent exhibitions, interactive spaces, a vibrant programme of events, and more, the museum will celebrate:
- The legacy of Clarks workers and factories across the South West
- The evolution of shoemaking – from hand-stitched beginnings to global fashion
- The cultural impact of Clarks, from school shoes to Jamaica’s dancehalls
- Stories of community, social reform, and creativity born in Street
We’re nearly there with donations through crowdfunder platform and direct donation – but we would value your help to cross the finishing line in fitting style.
With your support we can
- Furnish our community spaces and education rooms
- Landscape our gardens and orchard, with wildlife-friendly areas
- Provide seating and spaces for learning, reflection and family fun
- Finalise displays for some of our extraordinary collection of 100,000+ artefacts
Every donation helps and we want to thank you for stepping forward:
Donate £25 or more – be entered into a draw to win a Lifetime Membership
Donate £500+ – receive a 1-Year Membership
Donate £5,000+ – enjoy a Lifetime Membership

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