The premises were part of Charles Smith's chemist's shop, later known as Boot's Chambers.

L G Cottingham, F.B.O.A., F.S.M.C., F.I.O., was probably at Wellingborough, and Rushden was a branch, where Charles would have made appointments before Mr Cottingham arrived.

Smith and Cottingham, opticians traded at 29 High Street between the two World Wars.