The Smirfitt Library
Our extensive research library was dedicated in honour of Jack Smirfitt.
Our extensive research library was dedicated in honour of Jack Smirfitt.
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.
The Smirfitt Library
Our extensive research library was dedicated in honour of Jack Smirfitt. 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.
The Library holds copies of all the major classic works on the framework knitting and hosiery industries, together with complete runs of trade journals, house magazines, academic research, histories of hosiery firms, confidential consultants’ and market research organisations’ reports, plus various pamphlets and government reports.
Our collection includes works in a variety of languages including Japanese and Russian.
The archive also features original documents and ephemeral material from manufacturers who no longer exist. This is supplemented by an archive of historic film footage.
Book a Research Appointment
The Smirfitt Library, which is located in the Chapel, is available to all researchers for reference only.
Please contact us in advance to book an appointment.