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In its heydey Heckmondwike footwear company Goliath - the
Co-op Boot Company - made football boots for the wizard of dribble Sir Stanley
Matthews. Sir Stanley, who died in 2000, had a long and illustrious footballing
career with Blackpool, Stoke City and England. Every year he went through
several pairs of the special light boots which made him quick on his feet and he
often made the trip to the Heckmondwike factory in Brunswick Street to see how
they were made and meet the workers. He put his name to a special brand of boot
also made in Heckmondwike. Where:
Brunswick Street, Heckmondwike Spen Fame Trail Guide:
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