Shoemaker's Lockstitch Outsole Stitcher
Belt driven outsole stitcher, manufactured by Standard Rotary Machine Co.
This machine was used by Mr Gibson of Stockton Lane, Stafford in the cobbler's shed which stood in his back garden during the ...
Shoemaker's polisher and finisher
Treadle operated shoe polisher and finisher.
It was used by Mr Gibson in the cobbler's shed in the back garden of his home on Stockton Lane, Stafford in the 1960s and 1970s. This machine probably ...
Shoemaker's seat wheel
A shoemaker's tool, used during the finishing process, also known as a bunking wheel.
The tool wheel is heated and then run round the top of the sole. This is to enhance the appearance of machine stitched ...
Shoemakers' sermon notice, Stafford
Notice for a sermon: 'The Shoemakers of Stafford and its neighbourhood are respectfully informed, that a Sermon on their account, will be preached on the evening of Christmas-Day, at Zion Chapel by ...
Shoemaker's Sewing Machine
Treadle operated 'Singer sewing machine' made from cast iron painted black with gold decoration. It was used to stitch together the parts of the shoe upper.
In 1856 sewing machines, originally designed ...
Shoemaker's Skiving and Rolling Machine
Patent skiving (splitting)and rolling machine, used to split leather into two layers. This cast iron machine is manually operated by turning the wheel on the right, which activates a cog mechanism and ...
Shoemaker's stitching machine
'Frobona' hand powered bent needle stitcher.
This machine was used by Mr Wheeldon in his cobblers shed in Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley during the 1960s and 70s.
Shoemaker's welt trimmer
A shoemaker's hand tool, used by a Stafford shoe manufacturer.
The tool is placed over the edge of a leather sheet and drawn along to cut out the welt strip.
The welt is a strong piece of good leather ...
Sorting Room, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford,
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own factories in Stafford, Stone and Northampton.
Edwin Bostock's ...
Sports Shoe Manufacture, Lotus, Stafford,
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own factories in Stafford, Stone and Northampton.
Edwin Bostock's ...
Staff Canteen in Lotus Hall, Lotus Ltd, Stone
Employees at lunch in the canteen at Lotus Hall, Lotus Ltd., Stone.
Lotus Hall was built in 1950 at the same time as the new Lotus shoe factory building on Longton Road.
Staff in the Director's Dining Room at Lotus Ltd, Stone
Nurse Willcox, Welfare Officer, with Mrs Twissell, Head of Catering Staff, seated in the Director's Dining Room at Lotus Ltd., Stone, before the Director's Lunch.
Bostock’s shoe factory on Cross Street, ...
Staff outing from Lotus Ltd of Stone, Windsor
Staff from Lotus Ltd., Stone on an outing on the River Thames at Windsor.
Staff Party, Lotus Ltd, Stone
Canteen staff working at a staff party at Lotus Hall, Lotus Ltd., Stone. Mrs Twissell is on the left
Bostock’s shoe factory on Cross Street, dating from the 1850s and founded by Thomas Bostock. In ...
Stafford Tool & Die factory,
Interior of Stafford Tool & Die factory, St Patrick's Place.
Stafford Tool & Die made machinery for the shoemaking industry at their factory at St Patrick's Place.
Stafford Tool & Die trade stand,
Stafford Tool & Die trade stand, probably at the County Show Ground.
Stafford Tool & Die made machinery for the shoemaking industry at their factory at St Patrick's Place.
Stitching Room, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford,
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own factories in Stafford, Stone and Northampton.
Edwin Bostock's ...
Stitching Room, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford,
Lotus was originally named Bostock's and was founded in the eighteenth century by Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own factories in Stafford, Stone and Northampton.
Edwin Bostock's ...