I last went to Helmshore Textile Museum in 1986 before my O Levels with school. It had a major impact on me then, and it still does now knowing so many of my ancestors have worked in the Woollen and Cotton Mills of the North West of England. Rossendale was at the forefront of the industrial Revolution. The museum has two specific sections covering the development of the Woollen and Cotton industries reflecting that the mill itself often changed between the two. I am disabled on crutches but I found the museum very accessible for me and would be fine for anyone using a wheelchair. The floors had occasional videos along the way illustrating some of the pioneers, early home based industry, rebellion against mechanisation and others. The exhibits are magnificent and give you an insight into the growth in industry, the development in riches of the mill owners and the poverty of the mill workers. There is a substantial shop on site, a beautiful coffee shop and accessible toilets. One visit isn't enough. Although I took photos I need to go again to take more in. At £4 per adult this is fairly priced and keeps alive this proud mill and living representation of a time sadly past.