📜 A Hidden Gem in British Boot History: William Lennon & Co. and Dr. Martens 🥾 Made in England
In the 1980s, William Lennon & Co., makers of Rufflander boots, crafted the iconic Dr. Martens 1460. Founded in 1897 in Derbyshire, Lennon began producing rugged work boots in 1904 under the Rufflander name. During the '80s, they were among select UK manufacturers licensed to produce Dr. Martens boots, including the 1460, launched in 1960.
Using rare brass wire screwing machines (only three exist worldwide!), Lennon’s handcrafted boots matched the durability Dr. Martens was known for, contributing to the 1460’s rise among punks and subcultures. Today, Lennon focuses solely on Rufflander boots, preserving a century-old craft.
This pair are Size UK 10, and have probably only been worn one time just to try on. There is no sign of them having been broken in or even worn for a day.
