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  • Why is Northamptonshire famous for its boots and shoes?
  • What is a welt?
  • How do you make a shoe?
  • What is the difference between a cordwainer, a cobbler and a shoemaker?
  • Where can I buy a pair of bespoke shoes and what would it cost?
  • Where can I buy shoes specifically for an orthopaedic condition?
  • How should I care for my shoes?
  • Does Northamptonshire make any other kinds of shoes or boots?
  • What are the parts of a shoe?

What are the parts of a shoe

© Mr D R Darton from 'Shoemaking' by June Swann available from Northampton Museum.

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