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The
Cashmores Homestyle Blog
Long-Established in Leicester
Posted Wednesday 14th October 2009
Cashmores has been part of
an ever-changing Leicester since its original founding
in 1956. It has seen some changes over the years, but
Cashmore’s still stands as a historic business within
the Leicestershire county. But what has Leicester been
famous for? What other organisations were founded at a
similar time to Cashmores? Just eight years before the
founding of Cashmores, Walkers Crisps was established in
Leicester.
Walkers Crisps was set up by
Henry Walker. Originally a butcher, Henry Walker decided
to maximise the productive capabilities of his
production facilities by instead – producing crisps. It
was a bold move, during the Second World War, but it
paid off. Ten-Million people eat a packet of Walkers
crisps every day!
Another interesting
Leicestershire organisation which has certainly made a
difference is Radio Leicester. Radio Leicester was the
first ever local radio station in Britain and was
founded in 1967. A well established organisation,
founded little over a decade after Cashmores. In 2007,
BBC Radio Leicester held its 40th anniversary launching
the Ruby Rainbow Appeal for the Rainbows Children's
Hospice in Leicester (a hospice for children with "life
limiting" illnesses).
BBC Radio Leicester was not
the only notable radio station to raise its head in
Leicester. In 1988, Hospital Radio Fox was formed to
provide easy-listening for the bed-bound from the
Leicester Royal Infirmary. Hospital Radio Fox was one of
the first hospital centred radio stations to appear on
our airwaves. Since April 2005, Hospital Radio Fox has
been broadcasting continuously.
From food products, to radio
stations - to sports stars and education! Founded in
1967, the Leicester Riders are the oldest British
basketball team in existence. The team now plays in De
Montfort Universities' John Sandford Sports Centre, De
Montfort itself having been established in 1969.
As anyone can see, Leicester
is home to many great businesses and organisations, all
of which have shaped the Leicestershire we know today.
Perhaps back in the late 50's and 60's there was a
stronger work ethic or maybe a greater sense of
community spirit. Whatever might have sparked success
and creativity during that time; Cashmores will not
forget those roots.
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