Building record 7203/81 - Boot & Shoe Factory Building, Rectory Road/Albert Road

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Summary

E Claridge & Sons, Samuel Skinner. Single-storey shoe factory of circa 1895, incorporating a two-storey office range with Jacobean detailing.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Early 20th century design, elaborate frontage. Now partially in use by DB shoes and partly up for redevelopment.

{2} Two factory blocks, on the corner of Albert Road. Each has two-storey offices fronting single-storey light workshops.


<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.

<2> Palmer M; Neaverson P., 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p.93 (checked) (Book). SNN3691.

<3> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, Site 25 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN105075.

<4> Historic England, Undated, Rectory Road Business Centre (a former boot and shoe factory), Rectory Road, Rushden, BF103673 (Archive). SNN113905.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
  • <2> Book: Palmer M; Neaverson P.. 1992. Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands. Phillimore. p.93 (checked).
  • <3> Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. Site 25 (unchecked).
  • <4> Archive: Historic England. Undated. Rectory Road Business Centre (a former boot and shoe factory), Rectory Road, Rushden. Historic England Archive. BF103673.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 95814 66977 (52m by 50m) Central
Civil Parish RUSHDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1312352

Record last edited

Feb 4 2025 7:13PM

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