Football Club, Bostock's Shoe Works, Stafford,

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Date:1912

Description:Edwin Bostock's shoe factory was originally in Foregate Street, Stafford, but was destroyed by fire in 1901. This resulted in a new factory being built in Sandon Road, which opened in 1903. Bostock's became Lotus Ltd. in 1919.

The company encouraged their employees to participate in sports and social activities. A Welfare Superintendent was appointed after the First World War and activities included gymnastics, bowling and dramatics.

The factory closed in 1998.


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1890s
Portrait of Frederick Bostock, Stafford,
Portrait of Frederick Bostock, Stafford,

1920s
Leather patterns. Closing department, shoe manufacturing
Leather patterns. Closing department, shoe manufacturing

After the component sections of the upper have been cut to shape by the clicker, ...

1950s
Cardboard innersole. Lasting department, Shoe manufacturing
Cardboard innersole. Lasting department, Shoe manufacturing

Cardboard innersole, and metal shank in position. The metal shank resists excessive ...

1980s
Lotus Shoe Factory Interior, Stafford
Lotus Shoe Factory Interior, Stafford

Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by ...

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Shoe Making Football Football

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Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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