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1915 Thomas Bowhill and Hubbard Ltd was incorporated | 1915 Thomas Bowhill and Hubbard Ltd was incorporated | ||
1950 Sale | 1950 Sale of machinery and chattels to [[Bowhill and Hubbard (Machinery)]] Ltd of Norwich | ||
1966 Thomas Bowhill and Hubbard Ltd was renamed '''Start-Rite Shoes'' Ltd | |||
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of 7, 9 and 11, Bridewell Alley and Victoria Hall Works, Norwich.
Shoe Manufacturer for infants and children.
1892 Established by Thomas Bowhill
1914 Principals: Mrs. H. E. Bowhill, W. H. Eagleton and William Hubbard.
The factory in Bridewell Alley is the building known as the Old Bridewell, built in 1407 and occupied then by the first Mayor of Norwich, William Appleyard. One of the walls of the building is said to be the finest example of squared flint work in the kingdom.
1915 Thomas Bowhill and Hubbard Ltd was incorporated
1950 Sale of machinery and chattels to Bowhill and Hubbard (Machinery) Ltd of Norwich
1966 Thomas Bowhill and Hubbard Ltd was renamed 'Start-Rite Shoes Ltd
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