Monument record 638/16 - Stead and Simpson: White and Co.
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Summary
A now demolished shoe factory was built in the early 1920s for the well known wholesale shoemakers Stead and Simpson. They retained this principally north-lit factory until the 1960s when it passed into the hands of Whites of Earls Barton another shoe making firm. In 1999 the factory was sold and then demolished to allow the construction of a new Tescos.
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Type and Period (4)
- SHOE FACTORY (Built in the early 1920s, Early 20th Century - 1920 AD (throughout) to 1922 AD (throughout))
- NORTH LIGHT FACTORY (Built in the early 1920s, Early 20th Century - 1920 AD (throughout) to 1922 AD (throughout))
- NORTH LIGHT FACTORY (Demolished in 1999, Late 20th Century - 1999 AD (throughout) to 1999 AD (throughout))
- SHOE FACTORY (Demolished in 1999, Late 20th Century - 1999 AD (throughout) to 1999 AD (throughout))
Full Description
Stead and Simpsons Boot and Shoe Factory, Church Walk
Early 20th century boot and shoe factory. The building was originally owned by Stead and Simpson, but is now used by White and Co (Earls Barton) Ltd. It is still in industrial usage, presumably as a shoe factory. Film 2 Photo 7,9,10,13-18. (1)
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> Historic England, Undated, Stead and Simpson Shoe Factory, 11 New Street, Daventry, BF104549 (Archive). SNN113815.
<3> Historic England, Undated, Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry Project, EHC01/044 (Archive). SNN113277.
<4> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, Site DAVE1 (Catalogue). SNN105075.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN113815 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Stead and Simpson Shoe Factory, 11 New Street, Daventry. Historic England Archive. BF104549.
- <3> SNN113277 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry Project. Historic England Archive. EHC01/044.
- <4> SNN105075 Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. Site DAVE1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57485 62473 (96m by 90m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1335256
Record last edited
Aug 18 2022 1:12PM
