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Northshore October 2025
When Nick and Kath Whitworth saw an ad for a small boot-making business for sale in their local paper in 1990, they bought it—with just seven pairs in stock, two sewing machines, and no boot-making expertise. “We decided to try our hand at making footwear from British sheepskin,” said Nick, adding that they were determined to create a living in their hometown of Newquay, Cornwall, UK. What started with just one hired seamstress and one little building in the heart of Newquay has grown into one of Britain’s most successful luxury fashion brands, employing over 40 people and, in April of this year, receiving the Queen’s A
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