Perhaps they began here, but it could just be that they advertised on this wall. It had been a tailor's shop when George Packwood lived here in 1851.
Their shop was at 91 High Street and in 1910, this part of High Street was altered.
They advertised in Kelly's Directory in 1910 and 1914.
A 1928 advert gives the address as 81 High Street.
For the Boys in France
Christmas presents which are needed: Warm socks, thick lined gloves, good flannel shirts, etc., from Page and Ladds, outfitters, High-street, Rushden.
Advert - Rushden Echo, 26th Nov 1914
The shop
Rushden Echo, 23rd February 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Sapper J. J. Page, of the firm of Messrs Page and Ladds, tailors, Rushden, who is now serving with the Cheshire regiment in France, writes that he has met quite a lot of old Rushden boys out there, and he adds: “It is quite nice to meet old friends and talk over the future. I hope to see you all again in the ‘near’ future.
The Argus, 30th March 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Soldier with Trench Fever We have received a letter from Sapper J. Page, of Messrs. Page and Ladds, Rushden, stating that he has been admitted to hospital suffering from trench fever. Sapper Page joined the Royal Engineers about 18 months ago, and has seen considerable service in France.
