Restoration
Bringing this 1737 framework knitting workshop back to life
Our restoration project is preserving this Grade-II listed building’s historic features for future generations
Project Timeline
✓ 2021-2024
Planning & Funding
Plans submitted, approved, and funding secured from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Houses Foundation
⚙️ Jan 2026
Building Restoration
Preserving original features, repairing roof and walls, installing modern utilities whilst respecting historic character
🎉 Summer 2026
Open to Public
Sharing the rich heritage through events, talks, demonstrations and immersive experiences
Recent Progress
Jan 2026 – Work begins. Historic window revealed. Internal ground floor dug down. Water connected. Underfloor heating installed. New floor laid.
Feb 2026 – Work continues…
Funding
This restoration project has been made possible through generous grants from:
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Historic Houses Foundation
We’re incredibly grateful to National Lottery players and to Historic Houses Foundation for making this project possible.
Building Work Gallery
Follow the transformation of the workshop
Latest updates
Follow our restoration journey
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Breaking ground
We have started work on restoring the Bonsall Framework Knitters Workshop. After months of planning and permissions, we are now…
Framework Knitting Machine
We’ve acquired an original 18th century framework knitting machine, which has been carefully disassembled and transported to the workshop.
The machine will be reassembled on the top floor of the workshop, returning framework knitting to Bonsall for the first time in generations.
Thank you to Martin Green and Stuart Botterill for their expert support with the disassembly.
