Championing the history of Kingswood

Boots and Shoes

Examples of of fascinating ladies shoes and boot and shoe making machines
Location
Museum
Era
Edwardian
Availability
During museum hours

Kingswood was one of the largest boot manufacturing areas in Britain after Northamptonshire and Leicester. Why did the boot and shoe making industry develop in Kingswood?

See the examples of fascinating ladies shoes produced by skilled Kingswood workers. Examine the extensive range of boot and shoe making machines.

“Around 1911 the 50 or so Kingswood factories employed over 11,000 workers, making it the third largest centre for boot making in Britain.”

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