The celebration of the 250th anniversary of Axminster's first carpet is a moment in time that must not be ignored. The importance of this date is not only relevant to the town and the people of Axminster, but also to the nation, as it represents all that is excellent in British ingenuity, originality and the shaping of the world we live in today.

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