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Egyptian sandal

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Egyptian sandal

This Egyptian sandal is one of the oldest shoes in the collection.

Latchet tie shoes

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Latchet tie shoes

This style of shoe called a latchet tie was a popular choice for women in the seventeenth century.

Super Elevated Ghillies

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Super Elevated Ghillies

These amazing 'Super Elevated Ghillie' shoes werre designed by Vivienne Westwood and made in 1998.

Nike Air Jordan

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Nike Air Jordan

This classic Nike Air Jordan 1, first seen in 1985 was the syle that helped to catapult Nike into a global super brand. It was created for superstar basketball player Michael Jordan.

Escape boot

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Escape boot

The escape boot was designed by Ron Kitchin and Archie Haynes of Haynes and Cann, Northampton in 1943.

Blake Sewer

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Blake Sewer

Invented by the American Lynam Blake this revolutionary machine, designed to sew the shoe upper to the sole, was first used in Northampton during the 1860’s.

The Shoemaker

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The Shoemaker

This oil painting of a shoemaker is by David Teniers, the Younger and dates to about 1650.

John Clare's shoes

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John Clare's shoes

These shoes were worn by the poet John Clare in the 1840s.

Ballet shoes

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Ballet shoes

These pointe ballet shoes were made for ballet dancer and actress Moira Shearer.

Walter Potter taxidermy

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Walter Potter taxidermy

This shoemaker's workshop was made by taxidermist Walter Potter.

Queen Victoria's wedding shoes

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Queen Victoria's wedding shoes

These shoes were worn by Queen Victoria on her wedding day.

Football boots

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Football boots

These 1990s adidas football boots were worn by footballer David Beckham.

Elephant boot

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Elephant boot

This canvas and leather boot was made for Jumbo the elephant.

Tommy boots

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Tommy boots

These boots were worn by Sir Elton John in the film Tommy.

World War One boot

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World War One boot

This boot is an amazing survivor from World War One.

Alfie the Ape

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Alfie the Ape

Those of you who grew up in Northampton may be familiar with the iconic figures of Alfie the Ape and Charlie the Chimp.

Kinky boots

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Kinky boots

The Kinky Boots film is based on the story of Steve Pateman, who followed in the footsteps of four generations of his family at W.J Brooks, Earls Barton.

Dr Marten boots

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Dr Marten boots

These boots are a variation on the classic black or cherry red leather Dr Marten's boots, with distinctive yellow stitching around the Air Wair sole.

Tiger shoes

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Tiger shoes

These children's slip on shoes have tiger faces on their toes.

Game of Thrones shoes

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Game of Thrones shoes

These women's court shoes have been customised with the TV series Games of Thrones theme.

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