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Known for
The market (one of Northamptonshire's finest), the shoe-making heritage, the Swansgate Shopping Centre, and a Northamptonshire market town with strong community identity
A little history
Wellingborough grew as a boot and shoe manufacturing town. The town has a strong market heritage. The church of All Hallows has notable Arts and Crafts features. The town is regenerating with new development.
The market for local Northamptonshire produce. The town centre for local shopping. Rushden Lakes is close for retail. The surrounding Nene Valley for walking.
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Wellingborough has good independent food. The market for local produce. Local Northamptonshire food throughout.
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Wellingborough serves a large Northamptonshire catchment. The market is the commercial heart. Independent businesses are growing.
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Wellingborough is a place in Northamptonshire known for the market (one of Northamptonshire's finest), the shoe-making heritage, the Swansgate Shopping Centre, and a Northamptonshire market town with strong community identity. Wellingborough grew as a boot and shoe manufacturing town. The population is around 50,000.
Wellingborough has good independent food. The market for local produce. Local Northamptonshire food throughout.
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Roam covers Wellingborough and the surrounding area in Northamptonshire, including Rushden, Irthlingborough, Finedon, Earls Barton, Great Doddington, Little Irchester, Ecton and Wilby.
