Slade's shoe shop in the High Street, Worcester 1960s

Slades, another well-known shoe manufacturer in Worcester, was established in 1789. In the early 19th century they were commissioned to make shoes for Queen Adelaide (consort of King William IV) while they were staying at Whitley Court. The company was very proud of their royal appointment and used it in their marketing for at least the next 150 years. They opened branches in Cheltenham in 1847 and Cardiff in the 1920's.