New Spring/ Summer 2011 John Smedley Clothing John Smedley perry striped polo Jumper in Duke Blue Long sleeved buttoned mock turtle neck pullover made from John Smedley's Sea Island Cotton. The pullover is striped & seamless. Made from John Smedley Sea Island Cotton. Made in Engl&, only by John Smedley. John Smedley The John Smedley story began 225 years ago when Peter Nightingale & the first John Smedley set up shop at our mill in Lea Mills, Derbyshire, Engl&. The interactive timeline below means that you can trace back to that moment in 1784 & follow our story right up to the present day. John Smedley continues to expand & innovate. Our latest collections are some of our best ever & we continue to break new ground. However, we only move forward by understanding & holding on to the importance of provenance. That applies to John Smedley as a company & the garments we create. It helps make us who we are & reminds us of our commitment to creating only the highest quality collections.