52º29N 0º60W, pop (2002e) 25 200. Town in E Northamptonshire, C England, UK; located 5 km/3 mi E of Wellingborough; birthplace of H E Bates; famous for leather and footwear.
Rushden is a town in England in the county of Northamptonshire, lying on the A6 mid-way between Bedford and Kettering.
The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to the north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash.
The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 3777 acres (15 km²),[old estimation] and falls within the administration of East Northamptonshire Council.
Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town.
History
Rushden's roots and prosperity have resulted from a number of industries, including lace making and farming, although the boot and shoe industry, and associated trades were responsible for the largest growth in the town. As with the industry, town centre shopping in Rushden has changed considerably recently although there are many excellent shops.
In 1893 a short branch line railway opened linking Rushden and Higham Ferrers with the Midland Main Line.
The former Rushden railway station is now owned by the Rushden Historical Transport Society , which operates a museum and real ale bar.
There is also a local heritage centre situated in part the former Council Offices in Newton Road.
A new road has been built which by passes Rushden and Higham Ferrers, it starts on the A6 Bedford Road and finishes at Chowns Mill Roundabout, Irthlingborough.
Sports
The town's football club, Rushden Town merged with nearby Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992 to become Rushden &
Transport
Rushden is on the A6 trunk road between Luton and the East Midlands.
The nearest railway station is at Wellingborough about three miles away, on the Midland Main Line.
Nearby settlements
Bedford, Burton Latimer, Corby, Finedon, Higham Ferrers, Irchester, Irthlingborough, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Oundle, Podington, Raunds, St Neots, Thrapston, Wellingborough, Wollaston, Wymington
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