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Meridian
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1815-2000
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Meridian was the trade mark of J. B. Lewis Ltd which was founded in 1815 by James Blount Lewis in Nottingham. Between 1911 and 1929 they had the UK rights to produce a new interlock knitted fabric which established them as a major underwear manufacturer. Various versions of their 'Meridian' and 'Meridian Double Lock' trade marks were registered between 1911 and 1954. In 1951 the company changed its name to Meridian Ltd to take advantage of the popularity of the Meridian trade mark. They were known for underwear, knitwear, leisure-wear, swimwear and jersey. The company was purchased by Courtaulds in 1963.
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'Meridian Ltd.', Knitting Together: The Heritage of the East Midlands Knitting Industry, Leicester Museums, 2001-2004 http://www.knittingtogether.org.uk/behind-the-scenes/the-companies/meridian-ltd/ [accessed 5 August 2020]
'Meridian Ltd.', Knitting Together: The Heritage of the East Midlands Knitting Industry, Leicester Museums, 2001-2004 http://www.knittingtogether.org.uk/behind-the-scenes/the-companies/meridian-ltd/ [accessed 5 August 2020]