Day 17-20 - Tour de Fleece: Leicester's Magnificent Textile Industry

Day 17-20: It has been so hot. We broke a record for the hottest day ever in the UK, since records were first being made. I've been struggling to keep myself, my family, and cats cool. As such, I've not been able to do much in the way of spinning or editing videos.
Today's video is a mini compilation of the pictures we've collected around Leicester over the last few days. Leicester has a rich textile heritage which stretches back to the medieval period. I'm giving you a quick snippet here, but I'm happy to elaborate if you guys are interested. Also, I'm done with my Gulf Coast Native spin. Finally. It's washed a done. :)
Leicester textile heritage: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leicest...
Daniel Lambert: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_...
I don't spend enough time on myself so this challenge will focus on me spinning for myself (mostly) and sharing some personal projects--and personal growth with y'all.
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[@bluescoop3132]

Yes please, textile history 👏👏👏

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Congratulations on your big day. Hope you and your mom are having a good visit, in spite of the heat. I would love to hear more about the textiles of Leicester. Try not to melt.

[@ExpertlyDyed]

Thanks! It's nice and cool today so I'll need to wear a light jacket. 😂 It's wonderful seeing what people did with their hands in the same city you live in. 😊

[@ninaschumann1631]

Yes please! These photos are awesome, I'd love to see and learn more. But take your time, here in Germany we also break one record after the other. It's just too hot for everything 😀

[@ExpertlyDyed]

Oh dear, and it's still hardly rained here. We're looking at a drought now! It's time to double down on sustainable practices. 😐

[@ExpertlyDyed]

Hi everyone! It has been so difficult to keep up with editing and uploading during this heat wave. I graduate with my PhD tomorrow so here's the link to the livestream if you want to watch me cross the stage: le.ac.uk/graduation/livestreaming

[@annettemixon1264]

Congratulations on you PhD. Always interesting to learn and see textile industry.

[@ExpertlyDyed]

It's been a fun rediscovery. I'll definitely work on researching the textile industry in Leicester, and the surrounding areas, when I catch up on the aftermath of my mom's visit. :)

[@jackieperriment1153]

Hi Congratulations on gaining your PhD Jenifer. I would be interested in hearing about textile history too.

[@ExpertlyDyed]

Thank you! I'll be making some videos after my mom heads back home. :)