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Wollaston is a village in Northamptonshire, England. In common with the rest of Northamptonshire, Wollaston is noted for its shoe industry. Until 2001, the famous Dr Martens boots were made in Wollaston. Wollaston also has a big chemical factory, founded by the Quaker Scott Bader, it is now a common ownership factory.
The legendary BBC Radio 1 Disc jockey, John Peel, DJed at the Nag's Head pub (now the Wollaston Inn) in the late 60s and early 70s. He was booked by the then landlord 'Big' Bob Knight. Peel, reknown for his love of live music, attracted many artists, such as Rod Stewart, to this village pub. Peel also wore Wollaston's Dr Martens, as did many of the artists he popularised.
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