An evening of talks celebrating the opening of Shoemakers Museum and 200 years of shoemaking in Street

Soul Stories image of a shoemaker with details of the talk at Strode College on Thur 18 September 2025

Sole Stories – an evening of talks celebrating the opening of Shoemakers Museum and 200 years of shoemaking in Street. This event takes place at Strode Theatre.

To celebrate the opening of Shoemakers Museum and 200 years of shoemaking in Street join us for an evening of talks diving into the craft, heritage, innovation, sustainability and materiality of British shoemaking.

From traditional techniques to future-facing tech like 3D printing and developments in sustainable leather – this event explores developments in shoemaking. Stitching together insights from master cobblers, fashion-lovers, historians, designers and industry disruptors.  Strode Theatre are the hosts for this evening of inspiration and celebration.

Soul Stories is being arranged by Shoemakers Museum and Street and Glastonbury Chamaber of Commerce, supported by and hosted at Strode Theatre

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