Built to Last?
The buildings of the Northamptonshire boot and shoe industry
Published on 30. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-873592-79-3 (ISBN)
Description
Northamptonshire is renowned for the production of high-quality boots and shoes, which were exported throughout the world. Its manufacturers dispatched huge cargoes of footwear for all climates and terrains to the colonies. Periodically the demands of war also spurred production to new heights and created new markets. This book outlines the evolution of boot and shoemaking in Northamptonshire. It examines the landscapes and buildings created in the service of the industry, highlighting their special qualities and emphasising the importance of conservation and regeneration in preserving the best of the boot and shoe heritage for the future.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Liverpool University Press
Illustrations
63 illustrations; 63 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-873592-79-3 (9781873592793)
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Persons
Kathryn A Morrison, an architectural historian, worked in heritage for 30 years. Her publications include 'English Shops & Shopping' (2003) and 'Woolworth's 100 Years on the High Street' (2015).
Content
Foreword by Sir Neil Cossons and Councillor Mick Young Introduction The landscape of the industry From craft to industry: history, processes and organisation Buildings of the boot and shoe industry Outworkers workshops Large workshops Boot and shoe factories Buildings for the leather trade Other specialist buildings Houses Conservation management and the future by Ann Bond Listed buildings relatiang to the boot and shoe industry in Northamptonshire Walking tour of Northampton's core boot and shoe district Acknowledgements