Museum collections

Stocking and sock making industry

Resource verified by SHCG editorial group

Date(s): 1740-1900's

Notes:

Hosiery machines and artefacts relating to the stocking and sock making industry including 1740 stocking frame and company ledgers dating back to 1802. The collection as a whole is of regional importance but the 1740 stocking frame is of national importance. Telephone number (01455) 251218

SHIC codes:

4,4.5,4.53,4.531,4.532,4.536

Address:

Framework Knitters Cottages
Lower Bond Street
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1QU
United Kingdom

Links

http://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

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