Monument record 7203/31/1 - Enterprise House, Shirley Road
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Summary
Nurrish, Nurrish & Pallett, Shirley Boot Co. Ltd., Johnson Haynes Ltd. A shoe factory dating from 1905, stands on the south side of Shirley Road and consists of a two-storey office front with a series of north-lit sheds to the rear. It appears to have been built by the firm of Nurrish, Nurrish and Pallet who before the First World War produced 'gentleman's smart footware' under the 'New Method' brand. Now demolished.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Boot and Shoe factory, Shirley Street. Boot and shoe factory shown on map of 1926. Appears to be same structure still, but has been re-faced in late 1920's and 1930's. Now utilised by 'Johnson Haynes Press Knives Ltd' Film 16, photo 9,10.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, Site 34 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN105075.
<3> Historic England, Undated, Enterprise House, Shirley Road, Rushden, BF103746 (Archive). SNN113913.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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 34 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN113913 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Enterprise House, Shirley Road, Rushden. Historic England Archive. BF103746.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 95817 67281 (33m by 48m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSHDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1359435
Record last edited
Aug 25 2022 10:15AM
