Monument record 7203/22 - Epic House (Central Machinery Co., Coxton Shoe Co., Boot & Shoe Technical College)
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Summary
A single-storey factory that appears to originate as two distinct units. The northern three ranges were occupied by the Central Machinery Co from about 1905 and the southern two ranges were occupied by Coxton Shoe Co. Documentary evidence suggests that Coxton's took over the whole complex c1923. The Boot and Shoe Technical College opened in 1928.
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Type and Period (6)
- SHOE FACTORY (Constructed c1905, Edwardian - 1905 AD? to 1905 AD?)
- HOUSE (Now, Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 2000 AD to 2050 AD)
- TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Early 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1928 AD to 1999 AD)
- MACHINE TOOL ENGINEERING WORKS (Edwardian to Early 20th Century - 1905 AD? to 1923 AD?)
- FACTORY (Early 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1928 AD to 1999 AD)
- SHOP (Now, Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 2000 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
{1} Very fuctional in character. Now used by Glenn Leathers Ltd, F. & I. Group Ltd.
{2} Northern three ranges were occupie by Central Machinery Company from c.1909 to c.1920. Taken over by Coxton Shoe Company in 1920s and incorporated within the Boot and Shoe technology college , before reverting to commercial leather trades uses.
Brick with slender stone sill bands and a hipped plain-tiled roof. It appears to contain large workrooms. Not shown on 1926 map therefore probably conincided with Technical College. Now owned by Darrell Field & partners.
{3} The Boot and Shoe Technical College occupies a single-storeyed factory dating from circa 1905, probably built either for shoe manufacture or shoe machinery manufacture. Part of the orginal frontage to Victoria Road has been demolished.
{4} College was opened in 1928.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, Site 26 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN105075.
<3> RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment, Amanda Adams 24-JAN-2019 Bedford Borough NMP (Note). SNN114522.
<4> Rushden & District History Society, 2007, Rushden Research, Undated. A Brief History of Rushden Boot and Shoe School. Last Accessed 24-JAN-2019 (Website). SNN112031.
<5> Historic England, Undated, Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry Project, EHC01/044 (Archive). SNN113277.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN105075 Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. Site 26 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN114522 Note: RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment. Amanda Adams 24-JAN-2019 Bedford Borough NMP.
- <4> SNN112031 Website: Rushden & District History Society. 2007. Rushden Research. https://www.rushdenheartsandsoles.co.uk/. Undated. A Brief History of Rushden Boot and Shoe School. Last Accessed 24-JAN-2019.
- <5> SNN113277 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry Project. Historic England Archive. EHC01/044.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 495 267 (46m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSHDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1324705
Record last edited
Sep 6 2023 1:56PM
