What did we Wear before Wellies?Footwear in the Fells before mass production | |
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In summer 2022, Esther Nimmo of Lower Lythe, with support from the Forest of Bowland AONB, organised a community walk to her home, along public footpaths once trodden regularly by school children and parishioners on their way to and from school, church and chapel. What did they wear on their feet in the days before boots and shoes were mass-produced in factories? Who made their footwear, and how? To answer these questions, shoe-maker Daniel Nelson of Settle was on hand to tell us, and after a well-earned break for tea and cake, participants were treated to a fascinating talk by Dan about the history of shoes and shoe-making. The event has been recorded in a superb 10-minute video filmed by Daniel Saul and produced by Daniel Saul and Esther.
WHAT DID WE WEAR BEFORE WELLIES? from Daniel Saul on Vimeo.
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