Feature: Macclesfield, England keeps its ancient silk-making heritage alive

MACCLESFIELD, Britain, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The town of Macclesfield in northwest England was dubbed the "silk capital of England" in the 18th century, and now local entrepreneurs and artists are trying to keep this heritage alive.

A glimpse at the names of Macclesfield's many buildings, streets and restaurants, such as "Silk Retail Park," "Silk Road," "Silk House," and "Silktown Fryer," reveals the significant role silk has played in the town's history and identity.