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The Silk Purse: From Summer Cottage to Vibrant Arts Centre

The Silk Purse: From Summer Cottage to Vibrant Arts Centre

The Ambleside waterfront is home to a number of heritage buildings that were repurposed as Arts and Culture facilities. One of them, The Silk Purse, has a long, nearly century-old history. Discover how this building went from summer cottage-to family home-to having a new life as a vibrant hub for Arts and Culture, and read about the benefits of repurposing heritage buildings for community use.