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Irthlingborough is a historic shoemaking town situated on the edge of the Nene Valley, positioned roughly mid-way between Wellingborough and Higham Ferrers. The town is physically defined by its relationship with the River Nene; the modern settlement sits on higher ground, while the expansive Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows nature reserve occupies the valley floor below, offering a significant green buffer filled with former gravel pits that have reverted to wetland habitat. Historically, the town was dominated by the footwear industry, and while the large factories have mostly closed, the architectural legacy remains in the Victorian terraced housing and the prominent, unusually lantern-towered Church of St Peter, which dates back to the 12th century. The High Street serves as a functional hub for daily essentials, but the town's real practical advantage is its position along the A6, providing straightforward road access to the A14 and the major shopping complex at Rushden Lakes, which is only a few minutes' drive away. It lacks its own railway station, so most residents head into Wellingborough for direct trains to London St Pancras.