Cheaney
United Kingdom
Cheaney, formally Joseph Cheaney & Sons, is a British shoemaker established in 1886 and based in Desborough, Northamptonshire. It makes men's footwear in a factory that has been used for shoemaking for over a century.
| Founded | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Base | Desborough, Northamptonshire, England |
| Category | Men's footwear |
| Factory | Regent Street, built 1896, Grade II listed |
What is Cheaney?
Cheaney is a British shoemaker. The firm of Joseph Cheaney, shoemakers, was established in 1886, and by 1893 it was operating in Desborough, Northamptonshire, making men's and boys' boots and shoes.
History
The factory on Regent Street, Desborough, was built in 1896 as the firm's new premises, after a move from an earlier site on Station Road. A Rushton Road extension existed by 1924, with major developments in the 1930s and a smaller extension probably in the 1970s. The building is Grade II listed, and the county historic environment record notes that footwear has been made on the same site for over a century.
Ownership link
In 1967 the firm amalgamated with Church's of Northampton. The same record states that it continued to make high quality men's shoes on the Desborough site after that date.
Why it matters
Cheaney is one of the long-established names in the Northamptonshire shoemaking cluster, and its factory is documented as an intact example of a traditional boot and shoe works.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cheaney from?
Cheaney is from Desborough in Northamptonshire, England, where the firm of Joseph Cheaney was established in 1886.
What does Cheaney make?
Cheaney makes men's shoes and boots. Its factory has produced footwear on the same site for over a century.