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LINKS AND RESOURCES
These are just a few of the many online resources you can find about framework knitting and the Luddites.
We’ve also included some useful websites for hand and machine knitting enthusiasts. For schools’ and educational resources, please visit our learning section.

Framework Knitting and Knitting History
● The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters
One of the City of London Livery Companies. First incorporated in 1657 by Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth.
● Framework Knitters - Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway
An essay on the development of the framework knitting industry, by Dr Denise Amos
● Knitting Together
The heritage of the East Midlands Knitting industry. A project by Leicester Museum.
● The Knit Tree
Knitting history from hand knitting to knitting machines.
● Hosiery through the ages
A fun, illustrated slide show telling the story of hosiery and how the manufacturer of socks and stockings evolved from Egyptian times to the 20th century.
The Luddites
● The Luddites at 200
A website that commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Luddites between
November 2011 and January 2013.
● The Luddites - Nottinghamshire Heritage Forum
A historical essay about the Luddites by Professor John Beckett. Illustrated and
quite easy to read.
● The Luddites - Spartacus Educational
The Luddite story told for students, complete with classroom activities.


Knitting information and resources
● Busy Bee Basics
Lots of info for machine knitters. Patterns, yarns etc.
● Knitters Edge
Lessons, patterns and tips for both machine and hand knitting.
● Machine Knitting Monthly
The website for the UK-based machine knitting magazine.
● The Knitting Guild Association
An American non-profit organisation dedicated solely to knitters and knitting.
● The Machine Knitters Association of Victoria
An Australian association of machine knitters.
● The Machine Knitters Guild
A British website offering a home from home for all machine knitters.
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Wednesday to Saturday: 11am – 4.30pm*
1st April to 30th September
Wednesday to Saturday: 11am – 4.30pm*
Sunday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm*
1st October to 21st December
Wednesday to Saturday: 11am – 4.30pm*
January
Closed for essential maintenance and conservation works
We are also open all Bank Holiday from 11am to 4pm!*
* Last entry to museum is at 4pm
Second visit to this fascinating museum, a veritable storehouse of social history, staffed by knowledgeable, enthusiastic folk. Some steps may prove difficult for the elderly or infirm but there’s plenty to appreciate at ground level.
Living History
My sister and I loved this museum. Especially the guided tours explaining how the machines work and the working and living conditions of the frame knitters at the time. Even got the chance to take a look at Queen Victoria’s stockings in the former methodist church across the cottages. Excellent museum! Very entertaining and interesting! Lovely to see such a local and ordinary history preserved
Excellent Museum!
My sister and I loved this museum. Especially the guided tours explaining how the machines work and the working and living conditions of the frame knitters at the time. Even got the chance to take a look at Queen Victoria’s stockings in the former methodist church across the cottages. Excellent museum! Very entertaining and interesting
Terrific Museum