Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Higham Ferrers within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Higham Ferrers.-- market town and par. with ry. sta., in co. and 15 miles NE. of Northampton, 2260 ac., pop. 1468; P.O., T.O. Market-day, Saturday; derives its name from its ancient lords, the family of Ferrers. Bootmaking and the mfr. of bobbin lace are its industries. Higham Ferrers was a parl. bor. until 1832.