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UK brands to take part in Northampton ‘shoe-case’

20/03/2019
UK brands to take part in Northampton ‘shoe-case’
The British Footwear Association (BFA), which will mark its 120th anniversary later this month, is to bring together some of the leading shoe manufacturers from Northamptonshire in celebration of the UK’s shoemaking heritage.

This region has long been considered the UK’s footwear heartland, with a number of brands still manufacturing their products at factories there. 

The BFA’s ‘shoecase’ will take place on March 28 at Northampton’s Delapre Abbey, coinciding with the organsiation’s 120th anniversary dinner. All BFA members attending the dinner will be able to visit it. 

The brands taking part are: Church, Cheaney, Sanders & Sanders, NPS, Jeffery West, Dr Marten (Airwair), Loake, Trickers, Crockett & Jones, Barkers and Grenson. 

Making the announcement, new BFA chairman Robert Perkins said: “The British Footwear Association is an integral part of the shoe industry and we are delighted to bring together some of the Northamptonshire’s finest and most talented craftsman for this unique display. The footwear industry has ancient origins but today combines influences from fashion, craftsmanship, technology and innovation.”

Image credit: Cheaney.

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