MILLS BOOTMAKING & REPAIRING
was established in Gosport, Hampshire
by Yorkshire-born Matthew Mills in 1890

 









 

The business has passed through four generations:-
 from Matthew to Fred − dubbed the "Fighting Cobbler" by local historian Ron Brown −
from Fred to John, and to John's sons Bern and Freddie Mills.

Fred was a popular chap in
 Gosport, not only for his skills
 in the shoe trade but also for his
sporting prowess as a boxer . . .

(by courtesy of Ron Brown)  

 

 
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Matthew Mills at Clarence Road - link to larger image