Are Blackmans still trading?

December 5, 2006 6:54 AM

Are Blackmans Boots & Shoes of 22 Cheshire St.London E2 still trading?Can't raise them on the phone and it will be a long journey only to find out that they have closed.
posted by Dr.Pill to clothing, beauty, & fashion (3 comments total)

Googling the address brings up a place called Comfort Station (all Flash website!) who appear to be trading there now. The phone number listed there is [phone].

The Wrangler Footwear UK website lists "PRK Blackmans Boots & Shoes" as being at 44 Cheshire Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6EH. The number is [phone].

Perhaps a 22/44 confusion, or a store move? I can't tell...
posted by samstarling at 8:11 AM on December 5, 2006

Companies House doesn't have a "Blackmans Boots & Shoes" listed so its not a registered company.

Sounds like a trading name - I'm betting with samstarling.
posted by dmt at 8:19 AM on December 5, 2006

As you said samstarling a 22/44 confusion.Corrected Googling produces :
Blackman’s Shoes was originally set up in 1935 as a purveyor of cheap, quality shoes to the Jewish community around Brick Lane. (It was also the first shop in the UK to stock Doc Martens boots.) Still a father and son business, it buys well-made shoes from factories at times when business is slow, thus ensuring low prices, then sells them on cheaply to a loyal fan base. Currently popular with local Shoreditch sorts are the ‘cool again’ plimsolls, which remain modestly priced at £5. Don’t expect slick presentation – the store is tiny and chaotic.
Blackman’s Shoes, 42-44 Cheshire St (07850 883505) Liverpool St tube/rail. Open Mon 12noon-5.30pm, Tue-Sat 11.30am-5.30pm, Sun 8am-2pm.
posted by Dr.Pill at 11:50 AM on December 5, 2006