GG History
1906
The beginning of something beautiful
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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.
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1930
Supplying the Scotland Rugby team
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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.
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1933
1936
Grahame Gardner and Gymphlex become sister companies
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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.
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1940
1947
The British Swimming Association turn to us
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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.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth marries the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey, London.
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1950
Grahame Gardner appears at the FA Cup Final for the second year running - Wembley
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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.
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1953
2003
2006
2014
A new era for Gymphlex and Grahame Gardner
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After over 70 years at Stamford Street Leicester, Gymphlex and Grahame Gardner relocate to Woodside House, 218 London Road, Leicester.
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Scotland voted no to independence with 55% of the vote and chose not to break up the relationship which has been established since 1707.
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