Ever wondered what Backlit used to look like back when it was a Morley Factory? Well now you can walk around our current premises in the late 1800's through our state of the art immersive Virtual Reality headset at Backlit Gallery!

Have a go on the Oculus Rift VR Headset and taste the future of gaming. Step back in time to when the building was filled with cotton spinning mule machines and be prepared to be captivated. Explore our archive items in this Victorian re-enactment to activate the textile machinery. Developed by Hot Knife Digital Media, this is a truly unforgettable experience and can be booked for FREE by emailing morleythreads@gmail.com.