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Marks & Spencers

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Late 60's early 70's?
Late 60's early 70's?
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 32024
Probably late 60's or early 70's
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Comment by: DerekB on 28th March 2020 at 20:25

I would guess that this is from an earlier period (40s/early 50s perhaps) than the other photographers of Marks and Spencer. The font of the name Marks & Spencer on the other pics seems more modern than that on this.

Comment by: Philip G. on 29th March 2020 at 08:08

Derek, It could be slightly earlier than what you suggest. 'M&S in Scotland' shows the 1935 Ayr branch to have had frontage identical to that shown here. And that Mr Marks looked pretty sharp too - a Toscanini type of guy, Spencer more Caruso.

Comment by: Philip G. on 29th March 2020 at 08:20

Derek, This is it: '100 years of M&S in Scotland - Timeline.'
Watercolours showing what to wear, signage past & present, tins stacked high … .

Comment by: Ste on 29th March 2020 at 11:46

Marks and Spencer signs over the years on link below. This looks like late 1920s or 1930s.
https://www.mylearning.org/stories/mands-birth-of-a-brand--buildings-and-signage/616?

Comment by: DerekB on 29th March 2020 at 13:14

Thanks for the info, Phillip G and Ste.

Comment by: PhilipG. on 29th March 2020 at 20:56

No problem Derek - just get me a pair of 100% cotton socks on your next visit there.

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