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William Hewitt

William Hewitt is believed to have come to Rushden in 1889 as a retailer,
but he must have very soon begun his manufactury with his son as this
advert is taken from The Argus dated 1st August 1890.

WM. HEWITT

Boot, Shoe & Upper Manufacturer

High Street, Rushden

Has now in stock a large variety of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes suitable for the coming season.

Quality Guaranteed.

Bespoke Uppers on the shortest notice.

Repairs of all kinds.     Note the address :—

Nearly Opposite the Feathers Inn, Rushden

He must have then moved to Crabb Street for a few years.:-

The Rushden Echo, 22nd April 1898, transcribed by Kay Collins

FOR SALE

Or to be Let as a Whole

Three-Storied Shoe Factory

and

Dwelling-House Adjoining

Situate in the centre of Crabb-street, Rushden.

The Factory

Which is just being vacated by Mr. Wm. Hewitt, Shoe Manufacturer, is capable of an output of 1,000 pairs per week, and could be occupied immediately.

For Particulars and to View, apply to

EBENEZER WRIGHTON
Rushden

He moved to Brookfield road, and after a disatrous fire in 1904, decided to concentrate of the Cinema.

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