Cheaney

Founded by Joseph Cheaney in 1886, the company moved to its current Desborough factory in 1896. For decades it produced shoes exclusively for leading global retailers before building its own brand. Sold to Church’s in 1964, Cheaney expanded worldwide, winning Queen’s Awards in 1966 and 2016. Since 2009, Jonathan and William Church have owned the brand, continuing five generations of English shoemaking.