Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Frederick Bostock (1860-1940)

From Graces Guide

Frederick Bostock (1860-1940) of Frederick Bostock Ltd

Born at Northampton the son of Frederick Bostock

1881 Residing at 47 Sheep Street, Northampton: Frederick Bostock (age 68 born Smeaton), Shoe Manufacturer employing 310 men and 10 boys. With his wife Ellen M. Bostock (age 57 born Onley) and son Frederick Bostock (age 21 born Northampton), Shoe Manufacturer. Also four daughters.[1]

1939 Residing at Pitsford House, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, Shoe Manufacturer and vice-chairman of Lotus. Also Anne Bostock.[2]

1940 Died. 'Shoe King's Death Mr. Frederick Bostock, Chairman of Lotus. Ltd., one of the best-known men in the shoe died at his home, Pitsford House. near Northampton, yesterday, aged Si).'[3]

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Sources of Information

  1. 1881 census
  2. 1939 Register
  3. Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 19 May 1940