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The Woolpack in Islip
Kettering Rd
Islip
Kettering
NN14 3JU
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Origins of "Woolpack" as a Pub Name
The woolpack was a traditional container for wool. It was a large, cylindrical bag made of cloth or leather, and it was often used to transport wool to market. As pubs were often frequented by merchants and traders, the woolpack became a popular symbol for commerce and prosperity.
The woolpack was also associated with the wool trade, which was a major industry in Britain for centuries. This made it a natural choice for a pub name, as pubs were often seen as a place where people could come together and socialize.
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