rehiring by the bbc in 2016 as a distraction from an institution which he says he cares very deeply about. a brand new museum celebrating the history of manufacturing, has finally opened after being delayed by the pandemic. the 300—year—old silk mill in derby is thought to be one of the world's first factories and is now home to "the museum of making". phil mackie went along for the opening day. it has been a long time in the making — 300 years to be exact. the silk mill in derby is widely regarded as the world's first modern factory and now, it has been given a makeover as a museum which will celebrate our manufacturing heritage. this engine, made by one of derby's biggest employers rolls—royce, is so big they put up the rest of the building around it. made in 1721 and remade in 2021. it should have opened last year