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Shoetrade Snippets

Rushden Echo, 10th November 1899, transcribed by Kay Collins

Presentation—This evening Mr Jenkins, head-master of the Newton-road Schools, has a pleasing function to perform in connection with the boot and shoe class. The students of this class, to show their appreciation of the services of Mr Swaysland, their instructor, have subscribed for a present, and Mr Jenkins has been asked to hand it to Mr Swaysland at the class. Taking into account the great success of the Rushden students last season, the recognition of their instructor’s work is thoroughly deserved.


Rushden Echo, 16th March 1900, transcribed by Kay Collins

A New Club—to be called the Rushden Town Band Working Men’s Club and Institute has been formed, and the factory formerly occupied by Mr Eli Robinson in Manton-road, has been taken for the purpose, forming very convenient premises. The bottom floor consists of a bar, a portion being partitioned off as a skittle room.

Rushden Echo, 31st August 1900, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Staple Trade at Rushden is a trifle better, Army orders having more to do with this than the home trade.



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