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What nickname did the town receive due to its shoe-making industry in the early 20th Century?

  • "The Bootmaker's Borough"

  • "Sneaker City"

  • "The Cobbler's Capital"

  • "Queen Slipper City"

Answer

In the early 20th Century, the town of Leicester in the United Kingdom was nicknamed "Queen Slipper City" due to its large shoe-making industry. At that time, Leicester was the largest producer of shoes in the world, and the industry employed a large proportion of the local population. The nickname "Queen Slipper City" reflected Leicester's status as a major centre of shoe production.
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