Henry Bostock, Stafford
A portrait of Henry Bostock (1841-1923), Chairman of Lotus Ltd.
Bostock's was founded in the eighteenth century by Henry's grandfather Thomas Bostock, a cobbler. His three sons started their own boot ...
Henry Dale, shoemaker of Stafford
Henry Dale was christened at St. Mary's Church, Stafford, on 30 April 1823. His parents were recorded as Thomas Dale and Elizabeth Davis of Stafford. Thomas was employed as a shoemaker and the ceremony ...
Hockey Team, Lotus Shoe Factory, Stafford,
Back row: Nelly Brookes, Eva Shotton, Ada Peaple, Ethel Haughton, Nan Haughton.
Middle row: Hilda Scarlett, Louie Cross, Miss Brian (the Lotus Games Mistress), Hilda Peaple.
Front row: names not known.
Lotus, ...
Holland's Motor and Carriage Works, Eccleshall
H. Holland's Motor and Carriage Works on High street, Eccleshall. Henry Holland was born at Croxton, near Eccleshall in 1875. In the 1911 census his occupation is described as agricultural engineer, ...
Horace Badger, Lotus Ltd., Stafford
Cycling to work at the Lotus shoe factory on Sandon Road, Stafford is Horace Badger, a clicker at the factory.
A clicker has the important job of cutting out the pieces which make up the shoe upper. ...
Houldsworth & Alcock, bootmakers and repairers shop, Burslem
Exterior of Houldsworth and Alcock's bootmakers and repairers shop at 87 Waterloo Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Mr. Houldsworth is pictured in the centre. The building is now (January 2021) occupied ...
Hurlstone, printer, bookseller and stationer, Eccleshall
E.J. Hurlstone's shop on High Street, Eccleshall. They were printers, booksellers, stationers and also had a fancy goods department. The shop is now (2020) occupied by Eccleshall Pharmacy.
Edward ...
J. Dyche shoe factory, Fancy Walk, Stafford
The J. Dyche shoe factory, also known as the Queen of Sheba Works stood on Fancy Walk, Stafford. The factory closed in about 1952, and was demolished in 1989.
J. Street, Dental Surgery, Borough Road, Burton-upon-Trent
J. Street's dental surgery at 24 Borough Road, Burton-upon-Trent. James Street would drill and fill a single tooth from 3/6 to 21/-, or provide a complete set of upper or lower false teeth for 42/- to ...
J. Turnock & Sons, drapers, Rugeley
J. Turnock & Sons, family drapers, silk mercers and haberdashers at Bank House, Lower Brook Street, Rugeley, on the corner with Bees Lane. The shop is currently (2020) occupied by Savers. The business ...
Jackson and Sons, Walsall Road, Cannock
Jackson and Sons, boot manufacturers and leather merchants. This photograph was taken just prior to the shop's demolition in 1964.
James and Harriett Dyche
James Dyche (born Stafford 1852) and his wife Harriett (nee Ward, born Abbots Bromley 1852). They were married at St Mary's Church, Stafford in 1877 and this photograph was probably taken shortly afterwards.
James ...
Jen Shoe Factory, Rowley Street, Stafford
Jen Shoes Ltd factory on Rowley Street. The building was still in use as the Hollins Business Centre in 2002.
The company was founded when William Jennings opened a shoe and boot warehouse on Market ...
Jen Shoe Factory, Stafford
Former Jen Shoes Ltd. factory on Marsh Street.
The company was founded when William Jennings opened a shoe and boot warehouse on Market Square in 1852. The warehouse moved to premises in St. Chad's ...
Jen Shoes warehouse, Stafford
Jen Shoes warehouse and offices at Castlefields, off Newport Road, Stafford.
The company was founded when William Jennings opened a shoe and boot warehouse on Market Square in 1852. The warehouse ...
Joe Law, Fred Bacchus and Alfred Price, outside the Smithy, Pattingham
John Burrows Boot and Shoe Repairs, Salter Street, Stafford
The sign above the door reads 'J.E. Burrows Leather Grindery Boot and Shoe Repairs'. The shop window advertises Phillips' soles and heels.
Burrows Shoe Repairs started around the 1930s, with Edward ...
John Mellor, tobacconists, Derby Street, Leek
John Mellor's stationers, tobacconists and newsagents shop at 48 Derby Street, Leek.
John's parents and those of his wife Ellen (nee Booth) were employed in Leek's silk trade as was John himself: in ...