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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

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We are a unique surviving example of a 19th century framework knitters’ yard, and still demonstrating this endangered craft. Plus exhibitions, craft workshops, group visits, performances and more. www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk

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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Last night we kicked off our autumn/winter season of Framework Music Nights in our Chapel Gallery with a sell-out crowd for local folk band Higgs Bo'sun. A superb, joyful evening with old Ned Ludd, in the background, looking on approvingly.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We have had a great response to 'Cricketer & Stockinger' our current exhibition, which profiles 19th century individuals who were able to combine cricket & framework knitting. Many thanks to the heritage team at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground for their invaluable research and support. #Nottingham
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Delighted to welcome writer Deborah Elliott presenting a sell-out Heritage Open Day talk today on her book 'From Ruddington to Cromford', with readings from local actors Sarah Burton & Leo Lanzani.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"Highlights the appeal of textile crafts in a digital age ... offering opportunities for storytelling and helping to build vibrant, inclusive communities" Thank you to our friends at the Knitting & Crochet Guild for their wonderful article on our Green Man in their Sept edition of Slipknot journal.
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Mass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Exciting news (well we think so)! We are looking for new people to regularly contribute to our archive! We accept applications from anyone based in the UK who has an interest in sending us their thoughts and opinions about life in the UK. #Skystorians massobs.org.uk/write-for-th...
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Write for the archive - Mass Observation Archive
Writing for Mass Observation You can apply to write for the archive here. Current Observers If you are one of our current Observers you may find our handbook for new Observers helpful. This has all th...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Three times we had to close the museum this summer, due to difficult heatwaves. Now very concerning news that Nottingham deemed a vulnerable city to extreme heat. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Full details about the Cricketer & Stockinger exhibition can be found here ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/cricke...
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Cricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting - Framework Knitters Museum
Professional cricket from the mid-nineteenth century to the outbreak of the First World War was dominated by Nottinghamshire men, largely due to the prevalence of framework knitters or stockingers, as...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Did you know that many framework knitters were also top cricketers? We have partnered with @trentbridge.co.uk and together have produced an exhibition telling this fascinating story. Today volunteers from FWK & Trent Bridge recreated how our workshop yard would have been used for impromptu games.
Heritage volunteers dressed in Victorian clothes playing cricket in the workshop yard of the framework knitters museum. The water pump is being used as a wicket. 5 people are standing at the side, waiting for a catch. The batsman waits expectantly as the bowler prepares to deliver the ball. Immediately to the side of the players are the two frameshop buildings. Picture is taken from behind the batsman.Heritage volunteers dressed in Victorian clothes playing cricket in the workshop yard of the framework knitters museum. The water pump is being used as a wicket. 5 people are standing at the side, waiting for a catch. The batsman waits expectantly as the bowler prepares to deliver the ball. Immediately to the side of the players are the two frameshop buildings. Picture is taken to the right hand side of the batsman.Heritage volunteers dressed in Victorian clothes playing cricket in the workshop yard of the framework knitters museum. The water pump is being used as a wicket. 5 people are standing at the side, waiting for a catch. The batsman waits expectantly as the bowler prepares to deliver the ball. Immediately to the side of the players are the two frameshop buildings. Picture is taken behind the bowler, showing our frame worker cottages behind the batsman.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We have been roasting all day in 35 degree extreme heat, whilst programming events for the festive season! Merry Christmas everyone! frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/christ...
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Christmas Pudding Needle Felting Workshop - Framework Knitters Museum
As part of our Countdown to Christmas workshops, join us for a fun and festive session, where you’ll discover the relaxing and creative craft of needle felting. With guidance from Regan from Mill Lane...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Featuring embroidery, photography, felting, quilting, poetry and more, our FWK Team Summer Exhibition opens tomorrow in our Chapel Gallery. Got to admit, we're lucky to have a talented crew of volunteers & staff.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Happy Book Lovers Day! We stock a good collection of books in our shop, and not always about knitting. Some of our bestsellers relate to our radical history. Many thanks to Nottingham's independent bookshop @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
And whilst you're at Mansfield Museum, go and enjoy The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition. Quite extraordinary.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Hats off to museum colleagues at Mansfield Museum and Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social for a lovely exhibition on the art of the classic Ladybird books. Exhibition runs until 31 December. Of course we were drawn to one particular book cover ...
A wall at Mansfield Museum dedicated to a plethora of Ladybird books.Front cover of a Ladybird book about Knitting.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Knitting and Morris Dancing seems to be an excellent combination.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
And here are the Maids of Clifton in full flow in beautiful sunshine for Lammas Day.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Today we are hosting a Traditional Arts Day at the Museum, with the return of the Notts Guild of Weavers, our FWK Storytellers and the Maids of Clifton Morris Team.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our volunteers Yvonne & Anne are running Victorian Wash Days today and tomorrow outside the Museum. Amazing how children love using the mangle and the dolly tub. Who needs screens for entertainment?
Museum volunteers Yvonne and Anne dressed in Victorian aprons and bonnets demonstrating a dolly tub and old wash tub.Museum volunteers Yvonne and Anne dressed in Victorian aprons and bonnets demonstrating a range of old washing implements, including mangle, dolly tub and irons.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Wishing everyone a stupendous knitted Notts Pride weekend from everyone at the Framework Knitters Museum.
Four long rainbow coloured scarves cascade from the upstairs of our circular knitting workshop and are pinned to the lawn below to celebrate Notts Pride.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We are recruiting for a Freelance Arts & Heritage Marketer to support our work throughout the autumn and in the Christmas lead-up. This role is part of 'A Stitch in Time', our National Lottery Heritage Funded programme. Full details on our website. frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/get-involved...
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Vacancies - Framework Knitters Museum
Current vacancies that are available at the Framework Knitters Museum, based in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our latest Chapel Gallery exhibition profiles emerging talent, showcasing work from Textile Design & Fashion Textile Design students from De Montfort University in Leicester. Some great pieces on display until 9 August @dmu.ac.uk
Four pieces of student work, featuring pink and cream textiles as a spring collection.A striped textile design, plus image of model wearing the final cardigan design.A display of textiles from Bengal, where old sarees are re-purposed as throws.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Our knit in public events have gone down so well over the past couple of months, that we have now made it a more regular group for the rest of the summer. All very welcome. frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/the-su...
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The Summer House Knitting & Creative Group - Framework Knitters Museum
Following the success of our two recent public knitting events in June and July, we are now running further monthly gatherings, inviting anyone to come along to knit, crochet and be creative with othe...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Boris is back !!!
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
All set up for today's French themed knitting event, including Yarn sale and some special cafe items.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Another hot weekend, another free knit in public event. Our Summer House is bedecked with La Tricolore as we celebrate Bastille Day & Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the French Revolution. All day tomorrow, so bring your knitting and join us. Please note our guillotine will not be in use.
Summer House at the Framework Knitters Museum with French flag bunting adorning the front.Artistic image of three women dressed in shawls and bonnets from 18th century - les tricoteuse. Two are knitting, whilst one is standing looking to the right. What she is looking at we don not know. Presumably at a member of the French aristocracy losing his head!
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Sadly, we have had to close the Museum till Saturday due to the current heatwave. Volunteers demonstrating in our workshops is just not possible. Want to know how hot it is? Here's a candle from the frame shop. Stop sniggering at the back!
A candle lies forlornly across its holder due to the current UK heatwave.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
So far a lovely collection of knitters (what is the collective noun?) for our Knit in Public event. Even Boris the labradoodle is keen to show off his knitted coat.
A group of 6 knitters, including a flat bed machine knitter sitting outside the Summer House. Boris the labradoodle is wearing a bright red knitted dog coat.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We have to admit, our Summer House is looking really inviting for today's Worldwide Knit in Public Day. All welcome to come along to knit, crochet, chat, whatever. A time to enjoy being creative with others.
Summer House in museum garden with colourful bunting and chairs, benches with cushions. At the side are two traditional images of a sun and moon.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Our Knitted Green Man made for our May Day celebrations is now on public display in our Chapel Gallery. He will eventually live in the actual museum, but we especially wanted all those who made and sent leaves to us to see the final glorious result.
Face of a Green Man with hair and beard comprised of leaves made by individuals and groups from all over the UK.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We've been re-organising our library and discovering some rather wonderful knitting journals from the 1970s. Happy Friday everyone.
The front cover of Knitting Industry journal from July 1970, showing a black and white image of three male models. Two are wearing tight matching shirt and trouser combos, whilst the third chap is wearing a knitted poncho, slung over his left shoulder and some short loincloth type affair
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
And that's a wrap. Well, actually a scarf. Southwell Workhouse staff & volunteers posing with nearly 5m of knitting created by their visitors. A lovely day. #NationalTrust thank you for having us .
5 members of the team from Southwell Workhouse, smiling broadly, posing with nearly 5m of a knitted scarf wrapped around their shoulders.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Today we've been invited by @midsandeastnt.bsky.social to Southwell Workhouse, demonstrating our circulars & talking all things framework knitting, plus our very own storytellers are here.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A challenging day in many ways for museum staff, volunteers and visitors due to the heat, but then we are rewarded with comments like these.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
28.8C & rising in our workshop, so Mary, our brilliant circular knitting volunteer, is demonstrating outside today. #heatwave
Electronic temperature guage, next to wooden bobbin, showing temperature of 28.8C.Our demonstrator Mary keeping cool outside in workshop yard with a circular knitting machine.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
In this beautiful weather, there's nothing better than enjoying a cuppa in our frameshop garden before we open. Twinings Mint Green Tea if you're interested.
A cup of tea in the foreground of image, with small cottage garden and our frameshop behind. Sky is a vivid blue on a very hot day.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
For half-term next week we have been invited by @midsandeastnt.bsky.social to spend the day at Southwell Workhouse demonstrating our work and promoting the museum to their visitors. Plus, our own museum storytellers will sharing tales throughout the day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottin...
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Framework Knitters Takeover | National Trust
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Two beautiful knitted lace patterns created on an antique stocking frame by Maisie, our gifted new framework volunteer. An absolute natural.
A close-up image of an intricate vertical diamond pattern on a stocking frame.A close-up image of a diamond shape created on a stocking frame, containing nine smaller diamond shapes.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Then, to mark Ruddington's 40th twinning anniversary with Grenay in France, we celebrate Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the French Revolution on Saturday 11 July ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/public... Anyone want to loan us a guillotine for some added vérité?
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Public Knitting Event: Les Tricoteuse - Framework Knitters Museum
Marking Ruddington’s 40th anniversary of being twinned with Grenay in France, the Framework Knitters Museum will be celebrating France, Bastille Day and Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the Fre...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Just announced ... two free public knitting days for the Summer. First up, celebrating Worldwide Knit in Public Day on 13th June ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/worldw...
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Worldwide Knit In Public Day - Framework Knitters Museum
Join us at the Framework Knitters Museum for the Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 13 June from 11am to 3pm in our Summer House. Worldwide Knit in Public Day is an annual event encouraging knit...
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New exhibition opens in our Chapel Gallery today. 'Trash to Treasure' from Nottingham based Second Turning textile group explores the creative potential of repurposing old materials. Some beautiful pieces on show. On display until 28th May.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Did you spot us in this month's Travel Guide in The Guardian newspaper?
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As part of our May Day event, we hosted a group of students performing a K-pop piece titled A Cog in the Machine. It got a lovely reaction on the day and now they've created a great video to go with it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_n0...
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영국 박물관에서 케이팝 공연 올리면 생기는 일
YouTube video by 은결
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What a day! Hundreds of visitors to our May Day Museum event. A joyous day. Please admire our completed Knitted Green Man. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed. Soon to be on permanent display
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
As part of our Knitted Green Man activity, we have been asking visitors to leave their wishes and dreams for the Green Man. This is our favourire so far.
A wish for the Green Man that reads: "To have this as a pet: Bee Parts / Hedgehog Body"
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
And Cowslip Sunday in Lambley is now up and running. Please form an orderly queue.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
HAPPY COWSLIP SUNDAY ! “The dancing Cowslips come in pleasant hours Though seldom sung they're everybody's flowers" John Clare Today we’re in Lambley, a former 19th c. framework village, celebrating their lost tradition of Cowslip Sunday from 11am. The Green Man awaits, plus Lambley W.I. cakes!
A village sign saying 'Welcome to the Village of Lambley', with a picture of the cowslip flower. behind the sign are typical fields and small houses of an English Midlands countryside.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
HAPPY MAY DAY from our Knitted Green Man. This is just a work in progress. Visitors to our two big May Day events over the weekend in Lambley village & at the Museum will get the chance to add more leaves made locally and sent to us from all over the UK. It's going to look amazing.
A round green face with eyes, nose and mouth. Leaves that have been knitted, crocheted or made from felt have been added to face and around the sides as a start to the hair and beard.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
As a site that tells the story of workers’ lives, May Day has to be part of our events programme. Over the Bank Holiday we're hosting 2 days of May Day revelry & events. These will be at the museum and in Lambley village, reviving the lost Notts May Day tradition of Cowslip Sunday. See you there?
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Another short video detailing the training progress of Maisie Williamson, our new framework volunteer via Heritage Crafts funding. The sound of the frame is irresistible, though imagine that x50 for 14hrs a day, which is how our Frameshop operated at its peak in the 1850s.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We're going to be at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham on Monday promoting our Museum and demonstrating circular knitting prior to their Cosy Craft screening of Romeo + Juliet. Any Shakespearian knitting puns most welcome. www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/cos...
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Cosy Craft Cinema: Romeo + Juliet
Returning to cinemas is Baz Luhrmann’s iconic contemporary restaging of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, which transports the action to Verona Beach, California, and stars baby-faced, star-crossed lovers Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Our friends from The Framework Knitters Museum will be bringing along a circular knitting machine to offer hands-on demonstrations before the film, outside Screen 4.
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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Oh dear! We're open today, and with lots of needles!
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