The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

Jada Brookes delves into the history of Northamptonshire brand Joseph Cheaney & Sons who have stood the test of time in creating prestigious shoes for men and women. bite shoes Standing the Test of Time aney & Sons A s well as being a shoemaker, Joseph Cheaney was a prominent local character, fulfilling the role of a local councillor and being involved in the church. Having started his business in 1886, after leaving his role as a factory manager at B. Riley, he was joined by his oldest son rthur in 1890, and six years later moved the business to a new site which the factory occupies today. Images courtesy of Cheaney