The Slipper Factory in Station Street, Atherstone was sold in 1989 and closed very soon afterwards. It was started by Joseph Lester Vero in the late 1800s and manufactured socks to go inside wellington boots. It subsequently made sheepskin slippers (competing with Moorland slippers of Glastonbury), but the advent of central heating brought an end to sheepskin slippers. However the factory continued making footwear such as leather slippers, sandals and orthopaedic boots, until 1989.
Slippers for the Royal Family
The company have made slippers for the royal family through Trickers of Northampton. Most notably, slippers were made for Prince Charles’s 50th birthday. he took a size 9!
In the early days, Veros sent their mail on the London train which went through the town at midnight. The train didn’t stop, but picked up from a basket that hung out over the platform. The mail reached its destination the next morning without fail!
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My grandmother worked there for many years and I have found some photos of a ladies day out. Let me know if you would like a copy. Her name was Alice May Everitt, known as May.
Hi Geraldine,
I think it’s safe to say we certainly would. You can upload it via the ‘get involved’ link above.
Cheers,
Ben
I’m wondering if there are any empoyee records relating to this factory. My great aunt, Florrie Bealemay have worked here in 1911.
Please note that I am unable to access emails.
I remember the factory well, as my grandfather ABT Vero was there when I was a child. Occasionally when staying at my grandparents’ we would ‘go to work’ with my grandfather and probably cause all sorts of problems with the office staff!
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