The archivist for John Smedley Ltd at Lea Mill, Matlock is appealing for information about an attractive lady who modeled some of the mill’s garments 80 years ago
The full story is in the online edition of Bakewell Today
The picture is one of hundreds found in the Smedley Archives and will form part of an extensive collection of photographs and garments as the 228-year-old firm looks into its own history.
Claiming to be the world’s longest running factory manufacturer, the John Smedley company began life in 1784 as a mill specialising in the production of muslin fabric and spinning cotton using hand-frame looms. It was founded by Peter Nightingale and John Smedley.