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Many of the county shoe firms have histories on their websites.
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On Northamptonshire history in relation to leather and shoes.
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History page of the BBC website.
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For an Industrial history of leather and shoe trade in Northamptonshire.
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Ongoing local heritage project including leather and shoe trades.
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County Records Office.
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A visit to Northamptonshire's central library is worthwhile. On the 1st floor is an extensive local studies section.
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Shoe trade's long running history - a BBC Northampton article about G.L. Michel & Sons
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Mechanisation and Northampton's Shoemakers - A BBC Northampton article
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List of the Northampton Boot and Shoe Trade in 1928
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