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Jones Bookmaker.com History
Jones Bookmaker.com History
Jones Bootmaker.com
Jones Bootmaker shops are the latest chapter in Jones distinguished history. In 1994 the first new generation ´CityBootmaker´ shop was opened in Kings Street, Manchester. The winning formula has continued throughout the years with stores opening in Bluewater, Trafford Park and in Touchwood, Solihull.
A progressive businessman, Alfred Jones was one of the first traders to install electric lighting in his shop. This event caused crowds to flock to his Bayswater shop to see the new miracle, mounted police had to be called to dispel the throng!
Over the years, nine of Alfred’s sons were apprenticed to the shoe trade, each eventually opening a shop of their own and all trading under the name of A. Jones & Sons. Jones led the retailing field by introducing stocks of ready-made shoes in 3 different widths and in doing so, started a tradition in shoe fitting.
In 1911, the company acquired modest factory in Northampton. At first little more than a hand-sewing workshop, the factory was developed over the years to the point where it was producing shoes for the whole company.
Following the Second World War expansion continued with the opening of a large warehouse in Eastbourne, the acquisition of new shops and the modernisation of existing branches. By 1955 the number of shops had outgrown the factories production capacity and the company joined Church & Co - the world famous Northampton shoe manufacturers.
In every way this was an ideal marriage, two family business's one with manufacturing expertise the other with retailing skills, coming together for their mutual benefit. As a member of the Church Group the company had a springboard for further growth
Prada acquired the Church group and a consortium consisting of Peter Phillips, Ken Bartle and Lance Clark subsequently purchased Jones. It is the new owner´s intention, to develop the Jones Bootmaker brand which, caters for´Young Professionals´. This has great appeal to the mid to high grade market and the new owners will build upon this strength.
Jones Bootmaker
18 Maple Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 6NZ
Jones Bootmaker.com
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