The civil, political, and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters in. A history of frame work knitters in loughborough and. The worshipful company of framework knitters was incorporated in 1657. It is very informative, an easy read and has lots of illustrations. A lady showed us around the house and told us about the general history of the place a. Wigston framework knitters museum leicester 2020 all. In 1952 the workshop was locked and left, leaving a unique record of. Framework knitters company livery companies of the city. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the framework. Some framework knitters were among the luddites, who resisted the transition to factories. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the. The only genuine framework knitting museum, only one machine isnt an original. Produced by reprint inspired by the erection of the sock monument.
The library holds copies of all the major classic works on the framework knitting and hosiery industries, together. Visit wigston framework knitters museum on your trip to. This book explains how the stocking framed worked, describes the lives of the knitters and. The worshipful company of framework knitters 16571778 jstor. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the framework knitters in europe and america. Posts about framework knitters written by quercuscommunity. Framework knitting was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands. It didnt actually cost any more than paying to visit the museum and we can now visit for the rest of the year without further payment, get a discount on refreshments and go to special events. Buy the history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. This indenture witnesseth, that charles pawson, son of john pawson of clipston in the county of nottingham, husbandman, doth put himself apprentice to christopher strutt, foreign brother of the company of frameworkknitters of the city of london, to. The worshipful company of framework knitters has helped students of design, management, marketing, science and technology relevant to the knittingknitwear industries with bursaries for many years. Buy history of the framework knitters new issue of 1831 ed by henson, g. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon this evening tour.
Visit framework knitters museum on your trip to nottingham. For those who are interested in framework knitters i recently bought a book from the nottingham family history society called as poor as a stockinger. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the knitting industry had still not made the transition to factories. The museum has 18 knitting frames in total, with the oldest frame dating back to 1760. For 40 years, jack was the librarian at the hatra research centre for knitting, and for his last 15 years he was the honorary curator here at the framework knitters museum. It was reincorporated and its privileges extended to the provinces in 1663 as the master, wardens, assistants and society of the art or mystery of framework knitters of the cities of london and westminster and the kingdom of england and the dominion of wales. Made possible by national lottery players, the project aims to expand the museum into an adjacent property called gunn cottage, purchased in 20, and redevelop the existing space. Leicestershire industrial history society framework knitting. Whether gravener henson, the bobbinnet maker of nottingham, subsequently author of a history of the frameworkknitters 1831, who had long been a leader of the frameworkknitters, was the king lud under whose orders the machinebreakers often purported to act, is yet unproven life of francis place, by prof. A history of frame work knitters in loughborough and shepshed sheepshed in 1845. Framework knitters, leicestershire and nottinghamshire. Henson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. One occupation in particular that comes up a lot on my mothers side of the family is framework knitter. Follow your guide to three of nottinghams atmospheric, historical drinking dens, where you can enjoy special discounts on food and drink and listen to tales of castles, ghosts, highway robberies, and other lively anecdotes from bygone eras. This small museum in wigston magna is a must see for anyone interested in leicestershires hosiery industry. Shes interested on several matters, but framework knitting history is one of her main. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This film, made in 2010, shows one of them, martin green, who still produces beautiful scarves, shawls and snoods on his entirely hand operated machines. Framework knitting all but disappeared with just a few knitters carrying on producing specialist work for niche markets. Richard sutton, 1831 knit goods industry 416 pages.
This made it possible for workers to produce knitted goods around 100 times faster than by hand. The worshipful company of framework knitters traces its origins to 1589 when william lee of calverton in nottinghamshire invented a method of knitting mechanically. No social history of the east midlands would be complete without an account of its 19th century framework knitters. Framework knitters nottingham ancestry forum nottstalgia. Leicester was not just a centre for framework knitting but also for the. A nineteenth century family of framework knitters via the nottinghamshire heritage gateway.
Wigston framework knitters museum leicester 2020 all you. The main framework knitters museum site opened to the public in 1971, followed by the chapel which was acquired in the 1980s. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters in europe and america. Framework knitting was predominantly performed at home, often with the entire family participating. With the improvement of steampowered knitting machines in the midnineteenth century, machine knitting increasingly shifted to factories to accommodate the larger machines. In 1952 the workshop was locked and left, leaving a. The book provides a comprehensive account of the industry and can be viewed in its entirety by clicking on publications from the home page of this website. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales first edition by sheila a.
If you have your own circular knitting machine at home, you can also book a workshop with one of our expert volunteers. The period between 1816 and 1820 found it difficult for framework knitters who traditionally worked from home with the frame set up in their front room, to compete against mechanisation and the depression in the market due. Membership is open to anyone over the age of twentyone who will respect the companys heritage, take pride in its activities. Many of the photos in this online exhibtion were taken at wigston framework knitters museum. If you have any interest in industrial history then this. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. View all attractions near wigston framework knitters museum on tripadvisor.
Sep 11, 2014 an introduction to the framework knitters museum in ruddington, nottinghamshire, uk. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales sheila a. An extensive collection of information covering all historical states. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters in europe.
We went to the framework knitters museum yesterday and are now friends of the framework knitters museum. The loving stitch is impeccably researched, it is full of characters, memories and advice, and it is superbly illustrated. Lees brother and other workers set up a framework knitting business in spitalfields, london and a charter was granted forming the london company of framework knitters. A selection of recommended books and articles about knitting.
Framework knitters museum nottingham 2020 all you need. The video opposite containing rare footage from 1911 and the one below, provide a further insight into this important industry and workforce. This pattern book identified a number of traditional lace patterns, and documented the. A walk on the wild side of bonsall with dan abrahams of natural england february 23, 20. Before long, the french spread the knitting loom throughout europe. Framework knitting in burton on the wolds joan shaw. The livery has been described by a former lord mayor as a unique philanthropic force without parallel anywhere in the world.
A film made for leicestershire industrial history society about framework knitting which was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands, uk. A stocking frame was a mechanical knitting machine used in the textiles industry. Framework knitters of the world unite march 12, 20. Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1970 please retry. Our extensive research library was dedicated in honour of jack smirfitt. Hardcover january 1, 1970 by gravenor henson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. One of the areas i particularly like exploring is the occupations of my ancestors.
Today, very few people remain who know how to operate the knitting frame. Apr 07, 20 we also went into the former methodist chapel across the road, now owned by the museum, which has an exhibition on framework knitting which includes lots of examples of the finished products and had an important role in the life of the local knitters, being the site of a sunday school for the children of the knitters among other things. Framework knitters museum is located in nottingham. Attractions near wigston framework knitters museum. Were working hard to preserve our unique buildings and safeguard the skills needed to use and maintain our knitting frames, so they can be enjoyed for generations. An extensive collection of information covering all historical states, including comprehensive features, highly detailed.
The framework knitters and lacemakers were completely different entities, although most families had both in their midst. A painting illustrating this story was once displayed in the stocking framers guild hall in. Contains reports with names from the minutes of evidence taken before the commissioner for inquiring into the conditions of the framework knitters 1845. In 1589, william lee from calverton in nottingham invented the first knitting frame.
Civil, political, and mechanical history of the framework knitters in europe and america responsibility. A walk on the wild side of bonsall with dan abrahams of. Jul 05, 2010 to get back to the framework knitters housescottages, those at calverton usually had a frame in the bedroom close by the window that faced the sun for most of the day, the sun shone on a glass globe filled with water to act as a kind of magnifying glass to illuminate the work area, later on a knitting frame was put in a kind of outhouse. The book also includes material on spinning and on local wool mills, as well as general good advice drawn from the personal experience of hundreds of knitters and spinners. The framework knitters 1821 mar 10, 2019 comments off on the framework knitters 1821 almost ten years on from the 1812 declaration of the framework knitters, conditions for the framework knitters of the counties of nottingham, derby and leicester has not seen any sign of improving. See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and nottingham lace. Make framework knitters museum a centerpiece of your nottingham vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our nottingham trip itinerary builder tool. Today, the museum is going from strength to strength. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon this. G henson, history of the framework knitters 1831, reprinted with an introduction by dr s d. Hardcover january 1, 1970 by gravenor henson author. The greatest concentration of machines was in london but other areas, namely the east midlands began to increase the numbers of machines until the roles were reversed and. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in the mechanisation of the textile industry, and played an important part in the early history of the industrial.
The history of the worshipful company of framework. It started in nottinghamshire where william lee of calverton invented the stocking frame in 1589. To get back to the framework knitters housescottages, those at calverton usually had a frame in the bedroom close by the window that faced the sun for most of the day, the sun shone on a glass globe filled with water to act as a kind of magnifying glass to illuminate the work area, later on a knitting frame was put in a kind of outhouse. When the device came back to great britain, the worshipful company of framework knitters was incorporated in 1657 in london. Framework knitters the stocking frame was invented by william lee of calverton near nottingham in 1589.
Hensons history of the framework knitters gravenor. Framework knitting and the luddites in nottinghamshire by christopher weir. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is a fascinating place to visit, both for locals and visitors to wigston and the leicester area. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in the mechanisation of the textile industry, and played an important part in the early history of the industrial revolution. Jun 23, 2010 a film made for leicestershire industrial history society about framework knitting which was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands, uk. Ruddingtons framework knitters museum has received initial national lottery support for a new project called a right good yarn. They had no mechanical power source, and a frame book of that date indicates that. Ten minute history westward expansion and the american civil war short documentary duration. Hensons history of the framework knitters henson, gravenor. Sunday may 19th 2pm, bonsall village hall april 20, 20. After a patent was refused by elizabeth i, lee took his invention to france in 1608 where he later died.
A history of frame work knitters in loughborough and shepshed. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales. They had no mechanical power source, and a frame book of that date indicates. An introduction to the framework knitters museum in ruddington, nottinghamshire, uk. May 18, 2005 for those who are interested in framework knitters i recently bought a book from the nottingham family history society called as poor as a stockinger. Fantastic little gem of a museum, well worth a visit. Members of the framework knitters are very keen to endorse this and our friendly company encourages liverymen to do all they can to support the lord mayor and the city of london. Livery companies of the city of london a website principally intended for the members of the livery companies, and their clerks. Framework knitting shire album paperback 1 aug 2002. Civil, political, and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters in europe and america responsibility.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This was the first step in the mechanisation of the textile industry and led to framework knitting playing a key role in the early days of the industrial revolution. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The nottinghamshire heritage gateway people framework.