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Barker is a British handmade footwear brand with a history of 150 years.

Since the establishment of 1880, Barker brand has won worldwide reputation for its excellent quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Every pair of shoes of Barker brand contains the inheritance of traditional shoemaking technology and the persistent pursuit of quality.

The history of Barker brand can be traced back to Victorian England. Arthur Barker, the founder, built the brand into a first-class shoemaking workshop with his passion and talent for shoemaking. Since then, Barker brand is famous for its unique design, high-quality materials and fine production technology.

In the past more than a century, Barker brand has always maintained its commitment and inheritance to traditional shoe-making technology. Each pair of Barker handmade leather shoes are handmade by experienced shoemakers, paying attention to details and exquisite craftsmanship. From the choice of leather to the sewing of soles, every link has been carefully crafted to ensure that each pair of shoes has excellent quality and comfort.

Development history

1880, Arthur Barker founded the company. As a hand sewing worker, he made shoes himself and gave most of the work to domestic workers. 1905, Arthur & Sons moved the company to a small factory on the station road. Charles, the eldest son, became a leather importer. Ernest and Arthur Jr. are committed to fulfilling the World War I boots contract.

From 65438 to 0920, the business developed to produce high-quality footwear. Export trade has been established and developed to such an amazing extent that 75% of Baxter's products are exported to South Africa. 192 1 year, Arthur, the founder and "old man" of Barker Shoes, died in this year.

1933, several workers of "pioneer" Ors Barton immigrated to South Africa and set up a new branch. Arthur Jr. and his son Roy ran the company together until 1965.

1945, Barker shoes expanded in Barton, Ors. A new factory for producing women's shoes has been built on the station road. This allows the old factory to focus on men's shoes. 1948, the third generation of Bacchus, Albert and Charles brothers joined the firm. Albert became one of the best shoe designers in the world. Charles was in charge of the company until he was in his early 80 s.

1956, the fourth generation. William (Albert's son) followed in the footsteps of his predecessors and became a respected shoemaker and shoe designer by virtue of his own strength. 1986—— The tradition of Barker's footwear industry has been continued in the impressive modern factory specially built by Ors Barton in 1986.

Above content reference: Buck official website-About us.