Posts by CTBrummie

Cheaney for sure, and then Church's, I think.   No idea regarding the Peals without a pic, sorry!

Quote: Originally Posted by DpprDr  Tricker's for the rainy days:   Great boots, I'm gonna have to grab a pair soon.   These are my latest addition to the collection, another vintage pair, this time...

Quote:Originally Posted by alanmc I worked at mcafee in the early 80s. there were two ranges one was cheeney made and the second and better quality was church made, the cheeney shoes startd with the prefix KN (knightsbridge) thing...

Quote: Originally Posted by GM-H  Isn't Cheaney owned by Church?   They were independent, then owned by Church's, and now independent again but owned by the Church family, who are no longer part of...

Cheaney, for sure.

Before Church's, their RTW stuff was made by just about everyone in Northampton, including C&J, EG, Cheaney and Church's.

Quote: Originally Posted by B-Rogue  I just realised that my Swanseas are dark brown burnished and my Northcotes are dark brown wax. Do I still use the same colour Pommadier cream or wax (dark brown) for both of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Vodking  In my experience, women at work tend to notice the more colourful components of an outfit while men have complemented me on things that look quite heavy and good quality.  So...

Quote: Originally Posted by zaxer  Any recent visit to the factory store in Northampton? Whenever I ask about It on the C&J Jermyn St store the manager tells me that the trip is not worth It.   About a year...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs  Thank you CTB - this find will make my collection of black calf alot more fascinating in the office.   Oh, you'll have some fun with some of the combos now...