Grenson

The 'Grenson' name (a compression of Green & Son) was introduced in 1913 and became one of the first brand names to be registered in the UK.
William Green learned his trade helping his mother to handcraft boots at home until 1860 and then in his own house until 1866. William's products quickly became renowned for their consistency of craftsmanship and materials; and his 'outworker contract' soon attracted the best craftsmen in the area. William went on to build and equip his own factory; 'Greens Yard' was opened in 1874 and was amongst the first to adopt the recently invented Goodyear welt method of construction. In 1895, the company moved to larger premises on the present Queen Street site to accommodate increasing business.
Since then Grenson has survived a depression, World War II and is still manufacturing beautiful welted shoes today from it's works in Northamptonshire. Grenson has a reputation the world over for quality fine footwear.