John White (Impregnable Boots)
of Higham Ferrers, near Rushden, Northants.
John White Footwear Holdings Ltd, Higham Ferrers. (Incorporating John White Footwear Ltd, and John White Impregnable Boots Ltd.) [1]
1919 Company established by John White who had worked at the bench as a craftsman clicker for 20 years. he rented a small workshop for 3/6 per week (17½p). Limited finances meant that he could not afford any machinery and shoes were hand-made by craftsmen shoemakers. Many operations in shoemaking were done by workers in their own homes. [2]
1947 British Industries Fair Advert for Footwear for Men and Boys. Manufacturers of all types of Boots and Shoes. Specialising in Medium Price Ranges Nationally Advertised in Great Britain and Overseas. (Leather Goods Section - Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. 434) [3]
1972 John White Footwear acquired George Ward Holdings, forming Ward White[4]