Building record 1160/413/1 - 1-5 Robert Street (Odd Nos)
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Summary
Flack & Durrant, Boot Manufacturers (Formerly either George Tebbut or Alfred Peacock). This three storey shoe factory dates from circa 1875 (or 1869) and incorporates a contemporary attached house. The site was then adapted for the manufacture of clothing between 1906 and 1912. Between 1912 and 1928 the site was in use as a curriery. The site is located on the north side of Robert Street
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Type and Period (6)
- SHOE FACTORY (Built c1875, Modern - 1875 AD to 1875 AD)
- CURRIERY (1912-1928, Early 20th Century - 1912 AD to 1928 AD)
- LEATHER WAREHOUSE (1937-1946, Mid 20th Century - 1937 AD to 1946 AD)
- HOUSE (Built c1875, Modern - 1875 AD to 1875 AD)
- SHOE FACTORY (1906-1912, Edwardian to Early 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1912 AD)
- CLOTHING FACTORY (1906-1912, Edwardian to Early 20th Century - 1906 AD to 1912 AD)
Full Description
{1} c.1875 boot and shoe factory with adjoining house.
{3} Six-bay, three-storey-plus basement factory built in 1869. A further bay was added at its west end which may have been used as a house. Occupied by the Northampton Industrial Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Society until 1871 when they were liquidated. In 1874, in the ownership of George M Tebbutt. Briefly used by Cook Son & Co in the 20th century and then by a series of different footwear and leather companies, ultimately by Brevitt Shoe Co in the 1960s. Now converted to apartments.
{4} Red brick, three storeys high, slate roof. Lift shaft at one end. Built as a co-operative, but was a failure (many details given in adverts in 'Northampton Mercury' when property was for sale after the failure of the co-operative). Built c1869. [photo]
<1> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, (part checked) (Catalogue). SNN105075.
<2> Historic England, Undated, 1-5 Robert Street, Northampton, BF103455 (Archive). SNN113493.
<3> Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A, 2022, A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire, p. 59/ Site 258 (Book). SNN113793.
<4> Starmer G.H., 1967, CBA Record Cards: Industrial Archaeology in Northamptonshire, Ref: 36 (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN565.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN105075 Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. (part checked).
- <2> SNN113493 Archive: Historic England. Undated. 1-5 Robert Street, Northampton. Historic England Archive. BF103455.
- <3> SNN113793 Book: Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A. 2022. A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire. NIAG. p. 59/ Site 258.
- <4> SNN565 Recording Form (Not SMR): Starmer G.H.. 1967. CBA Record Cards: Industrial Archaeology in Northamptonshire. Ref: 36.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 75542 61087 (20m by 15m) Central |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1309458
Record last edited
Feb 6 2025 12:16PM