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  • British Footwear Association

    British Footwear Association

        Established in 1898 and currently based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, The British Footwear Association (The BFA) represents the interests of over 130 UK-based companies supplying the ...
  • Former Rudlens Shoe Factory

    Former Rudlens Shoe Factory

    At the corner of Mill Road and Strode Road is the former Rudlens Shoe Factory constructed in 1898.  It was taken over by Sudborough & ...
  • Former Z. Forscutt & Sons boot and shoe factory, Northampton Road

    Former Z. Forscutt & Sons boot and shoe factory, Northampton Road

    Established in 1860 Z. Forscutt & Sons were manufacturers of men’s, youths’ and boys’ medium grade, welted, staple-welted, stitched and screwed footwear and the company ...
  • George Cox classic for over 100 years

    George Cox classic for over 100 years

    George James Cox, a brewer in Wellingborough, established a shoe company in 1906.  With business thriving, he converted Dulley’s Baths, the swimming pool formerly belonging ...
  • The effect of the legacy of the boot and shoe industry on the historic fabric of Wellingborough

    The effect of the legacy of the boot and shoe industry on the historic fabric of Wellingborough

    Unlike the iron smelting industry, the boot and shoe industry has left a built legacy in the town, largely in the form of old factories ...
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        • British Footwear Association
          British Footwear Association
        • Former Rudlens Shoe Factory
          Former Rudlens Shoe Factory
        • Former Z. Forscutt & Sons boot and shoe factory, Northampton Road
          Former Z. Forscutt & Sons boot and shoe factory, Northampton Road
        • George Cox classic for over 100 years
          George Cox classic for over 100 years
        • The effect of the legacy of the boot and shoe industry on the historic fabric of Wellingborough
          The effect of the legacy of the boot and shoe industry on the historic fabric of Wellingborough
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