The Heart of Tricker's
Our People
Highly skilled local craftspeople
Over the decades so many people have contributed to the success of Tricker's globally. Here we celebrate those people who bring their skill passion and enthusiasm everyday.
Historical Figures
Joseph Tricker
Tricker's was founded by Joseph Tricker, who aged nineteen was already a master shoemaker and set up the business we all know and love today.
After making shoes for fifty years, Joseph died aged sixty-nine and the business was handed to his son-in-law Walter James Barltrop.
WALTER JAMES BARLTROP
Born in 1840, Walter was very much ahead of his time and age. At just seven years old, he created a modern boot.
In 1862, Walter married Joseph Tricker’s daughter Clara Louise and subsequently became the head of R. E. Tricker & Co.
ERNEST RAYMOND BARLTROP
The son of Walter Barltrop, born in 1869, Ernest was incredibly involved in the evolving design of our footwear.
In 1904, our newest Northampton shoe factory was opened. This is where we still make all our footwear.
Today
Richard
Leather Grader
Adele
Bespoke Shoemaker
Scott
Factory Manager
Sharon
Shoe Room Supervisor
Stephen & Lewis
Ground Floor Craftsmen
Dawn
Pre-Prep
Aaron
Head of Repairs
Dale
Side Laster
Jimmy
Finishing Room Supervisor
Martin
Lasting
