What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: This site was formerly occupied by The Shoe Factory, founded in 1891 by Benjamin Ladds and managed successively by his son, Benjamin Hugh and grandson, Hugh Selby Ladds until 1971. This plaque is dedicated to their memory and all who contributed to the industrial heritage of our town. Recorded plaque organisation: Rushden Amenities Society.
The Shoe Factory, established in 1891 by Benjamin Ladds and operated by three generations of his family until 1971, significantly contributed to the local economy and industrial heritage, serving as a cornerstone for employment and community identity in the town.
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