Rushden Research Group: Eaton & Co intro

Eaton & Co

The oldest part of the Eaton's Factory in Irchester Road
A motor cycle and sidecar are parked in front.

Eatons Departments	Canteen Opens
Eaton & Co - staff	Roll of Honour WWII
Eaton & Co History	Social Events
1913 v Glenn	News & Notes
Accident 1915	George Marriott
Eaton & Co - 1916	Inside the factory c1960s
Inside the factory c1920s	College Street Factory

The College Street factory was closed in 1983
and demolished in 1985

Junction Irchester, W'boro & Washbrook Roads 1926
Blue:	Austin Factory	Green:	Church Army Hall
Red:	Eaton Factory	Turquoise:	Chamberlain Works
Pink:	Skerritt Factory	Yellow:	T Robinson factory

These shoes were made by Eaton & Co for golfers. They have a soft padded top for ankle comfort and are branded Gratex Golf. The soles are lightweight and flat, unlike the spiked shoes players wear today.

click here for an interactive presentation of Eaton's demolition c1983

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