Ward and Sons Shoe Factory, Stafford,
Ward's shoe factory was on Albert Terrace, Stafford.
The manager was Mr O. Finlow, seen in the centre of the photograph.
Ward and Sons Shoe Factory, Stafford,
The building on Albert Terrace was empty in 1966 and has now been demolished, but the gate posts by the entrance can still be seen.
Note the advertisements on the side of the factory for Queensville ...
William Henry Peach, Mayor of Stafford
William Henry Peach in Mayoral Robes and Chain. He was Mayor of Stafford in 1887.
The Peach family later lived at Westhorpe, built in 1897 on Rowley Park. Mr Peach had begun his shoemaking business ...
William Horton
Oil painting. A portrait of William Horton, the shoe manufacturer by Michael Keeling (b. 1750, Stafford, d.1820, Barlaston).
William Horton (1750-1832) was born in Stafford and was one of the first ...
Window Display of Ladies' Shoes, 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 ...
Window Display of Men's Shoes, 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 ...
Women's shoe
Women's shoe (right) manufactured by Lotus Ltd., Stafford size 5 1/2 (right). Yellow leather uppers and heel, black composition sole and heel. White leather decoration on front of shoe. Heel rather large. ...
Women's shoe
Women's heeled shoe manufactured by Lotus Ltd., Stafford. Chinchilla grey leather with 3 5/8" heel and brown, green and red chiffon rosette. Label inside 'Lotus'. Number stamped on sole: 'A8733'.
Women's shoe
Lady's shoe manufactured by Lotus Ltd., Stafford, white leather uppers and heel, beige leather sole. Pointed toe design with square end. Leather strap decorating the front of the shoe. Bottom inside lining ...
Women's shoes
This pair of sling back shoes is made from plastic and was manufactured by Lotus Ltd, Stafford. The upper has a squared toe and the vamp is made up of six alternating chevron stripes in black and white. ...
Workers, Keats and Bexon Ltd., Stafford
Pictured shortly before the company's closure in 1967 are two long-serving employees at the Corporation Street factory. Jack Matthews, fitter (left) joined the firm in 1911. George Bowyer, sheet metal ...
Wynne's boot and shoe shop, Greengate Street, Stafford
Wynne's boot and shoe shop at 50, Greenngate Street, on the corner with St. Mary's Place. In the background is the Ancient High House.
William Wynne set up as a Stafford boot and shoe maker in 1830 ...