Rushden Research Group: B Ladds

B Ladds Ltd

News & Notes

Rushden Echo, 14th February 1908, transcribed by Kay Collins

Employees’ Supper—The employees of Mr. B. Ladds had their annual supper in the Public Hall on Friday evening, about 100 sitting down to an excellent repast. Mr. B. Ladds presided and a very enjoyable evening was spent in dancing, songs, games, &c., till about 1a.m.

Rushden Echo, April 27th 1917

Seed Potatoes—Through the kindness of Mr. B. Ladds, of Rushden, who secured half-a-ton from a friend in Scotland, seed potatoes have been in plentiful supply in the town.

Rushden Echo, 8th August 1919, transcribed by Kay Collins

A private limited liability company, Messrs. B. Ladds Ltd., has been registered with a capital of £15,000 in £1 shares, as boot manufacturers. The subscribers are Mr. B. Ladds and Mr. B. H. Ladds, of Rushden, who are the first directors.

1919 Northampton
Chamber of Trade Adverts

Includes these portraits

Lieut B H Ladds
of the Royal Garrison Artillery

and father Benjamin Ladds
proprietor of the buusiness

Rushden Echo, 7^th March 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

Factory Supper—The employees of Messrs B Ladds held a tea and social in the Adult School Hall on Friday last, arranged by a workers’ committee, of which Mr F Stringer was the secretary. A very good company was present. After a most enjoyable meal, a whist drive and games filled the first part of the evening. The whist winners were: Ladies, 1 Miss D Stringer, 2 Miss Eva Bryant; gentlemen, 1 Mr Goosey, 2 Mr W Wiggins; consolation prize, Miss W Stringer. The M.C. was Mr J Marshall Bailey. Dancing followed. Refreshments were served under the supervision of Miss Ethel Ladds.

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