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 ...
Stone Bootmakers' Strike
A bootmakers' strike gathering, standing outside Christ Church School on Northesk Street. This photograph is believed to have been taken on the occasion of a meeting of striking boot and shoe operatives ...
Stone Lotus v. Stone St. Michael's football teams, Stone Charity Cup
The Stone Charity Cup was played over the Christmas holidays, with the final taking place at Easter. Four teams took part: Stone St. Dominic's, Quickfit & Quartz, Stone St. Michael's and Stone Lotus. ...
Store 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 ...
Swan Pageant Float, Lotus Shoes, Stafford
Decorated float entered by employees from Lotus Ltd.’s Tracing Department in the annual Trades and Friendly Societies' Pageant. The float was designed by Walter Adams, standing second from the right, ...
Tea Party, Stone
Children's tea party at the Lotus Club, Lotus Ltd., Stone. This event was possibly organised by Lotus for Christchurch School children to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, but could have ...
The Dyche family, Stafford
A photograph of the Dyche family taken at the home of Mr and Mrs James Dyche at 206 Stone Road, Stafford.
James Dyche is standing third from left at the back. Ena Dyche (later Ellis) is the baby sitting ...