Greenlees & Sons (Easiephit) footwear Ltd founded by Mr James Greenlees. 300 retail shops.

First use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by Sir William James Herschel of the Indian Civil Service

Grahames Schoolwear is founded by James Gardner Grahame and James Greenlees on London Road, Leicester, supplying daywear and Gymphlex PE clothing to local schools. This was the start of a British Sportswear Manufacturing Institution.

Finland in the First European country to give women the vote.

The Scotland rugby team choose us as their official kit supplier. Pictured here the Scottish rugby team have a team photo at Twickenham following a successful year, with the founders son, Harry Greenlees, playing at fly-half.

"Mickey Mouse" comic strip 1st appears

Bobby Meredith, England Tennis Captain chooses Gymphlex.

1st solo flight round the world 7d 19hrs (Wiley Post)

Grahame Gardner and Gymphlex divide to become 2 separate companies. Prior to this the Gymphlex product lines were manufactured and sold under the Grahame Gardner brand.

Jesse Owens wins 4 Gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.

100 outdoor workers used to produce war requirements.

Churchill was appointed Prime Minister and formed an all-party coalition government.

The British Swimming team choose Grahame Gardner for the Monte Carlo championships. Great Britain came 5th in the medal table winning 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth marries the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey, London.

Grahame Gardner supplied the training suits at the FA cup final at Wembley.

The match was contested between Arsenal and Liverpool, where Arsenal went on to win the match 2-0 courtesy of two goals by Reg Lewis.

First TV remote control, Zenith Radio's Lazy Bones is marketed.

Grahame Gardner provide sportswear to the Military tattoo and the Royal Tournament London.

The first colour television sets go on sale for about $1,175 in the US

James Greenless our current Managing Director and the founders great grandson becomes a Director.

Apple launches ITunes which becomes a major success selling 10 million songs within 4 months of launch.

2006 marks an auspicious celebration for Grahame Gardner. It's 100 years since we were founded and begain this long and successful journey.

Google purchases YouTube for US$1.65 billion in stock.

After over 70 years at Stamford Street Leicester, Gymphlex and Grahame Gardner relocate to Woodside House, 218 London Road, Leicester.

Scotland voted no to independence with 55% of the vote and chose not to break up the relationship which has been established since 1707.