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  • 40 years working for Airwear Dr. Martens

    40 years working for Airwear Dr. Martens

    Brian reflects on his 40 years at Dr. Martens and the emotion that employees and buyers have for this iconic brand.
  • Dr. Martens new apprentices

    Dr. Martens new apprentices

    Daniel answered an advert in the newspaper when Dr. Martens were looking for apprentices in their Wollaston factory. He has now experienced most aspects of ...
  • From shoemaker to F1 racing car engineeer

    From shoemaker to F1 racing car engineeer

    Peter followed his father into the family business which became Distinctive Footwear Ltd of Long Buckby. He describes the success of their manufacturing, their trading ...
  • Studying leather at Northampton

    Studying leather at Northampton

    New Yorker Allison talks about why she came to Northampton to study after working for Ralf Lauren.
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