The shop in 1911 - H P Hodge built a warehouse behind in 1926

George Miller was born at Bedford
and served his apprenticeship in the ironmongery business at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. His wife Frederica was born
at Reading.

George traded as an ironmonger at 14 High Street, Rushden, from 1888 to 1917, when the business was destroyed by a fire.

Before the war, Mr Alfred Gray,
was manager for Mr Miller.

George and Frederica had two sons and two daughters.

For more - 1891

Right - the shop, next to Whitings & the Waverley Hotel

After the fire, George concentrated on his public service for the town, the church, education. He was also a Justice of the Peace, and an Alderman.

Above - A knife made for George Miller Rushden, now donated to Rushden Museum