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Interactive Exhibits

The Knitting Together interactive exhibits use the latest web technologies to bring the heritage of the East Midlands knitting industry alive. Virtually tour around a museum or a town and find out how William Lee's knitting frame worked. Click on one of the links below to view an exhibit.

Taking a tour around Chilprufe. View photographs of the Chilprufe factory from the early twentieth century. More >>

The Legend of the Scarlet Ladybird The story of Pasolds and the Ladybird brand. More >>

Manufacturing a pair of tights Ever wondered how a pair of tights are made? Take our tour and find out more. More >>

Manufacturing a pair of socks Take a virtual walk around a sock factory and see how a pair of socks are produced. More >>

Wigston Framework Knitters Museum Take a panoramic tour of this Leicestershire museum. Explore the cottages, frameshop and garden that form part of the Wigston Framework Knitters Museum. More >>

Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum Take a panoramic tour of this Nottinghamshire museum. Explore the cottages, frameshop and garden that form part of the Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum. More >>

Knitting with a Bearded Needle A unique animation demonstrating the knitting process using bearded needles. More >>

Timeline

• Introduction
• Origins of the industry 1589-1750
• Enterprise and innovation 1750-1810
• In the doldrums 1810-1850
• The advent of factories 1820-1900
• Boom time and heyday 1860-1960
• Mergers and takeovers 1960-Present
• The Marks & Spencer effect 1900-present
• Globalisation and a changing industry 1970-Present