Walkers Factory - Council Street, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 15.278 W 000° 40.319
30U E 658900 N 5791913
This plaque lies at the corner of Council Street and Howard Road in the village of Wollaston.
Waymark Code: WMB5ZM
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member miatabug
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The plaque reads:

'Wollaston Parish Council

Walkers Factory
Wollaston's First Shoe Factory

Built in 1883 by Mr Pratt Walker.
Produced high quality boots and
shoes until 1934.
During WWII building used by
Metoy for armament production,
then by Scott Bader 1946-1966
and Trylon 1966-2004.
Converted into flats 2005.

AD 2005'
Blue Plaque managing agency: Wollaston Parish Council

Individual Recognized: Walkers Factory

Physical Address:
Council Street
Wollaston, Northamptonshire United Kingdom
NN29

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