Place Name | Store 1200 |
Place Entry | Store 1200/Royal Exchange/Manchester/Greater Manchester/England |
Code | NA143 |
Notes | Opened on the 8th June 1923, it was the largest branch in company at the time at Royal Exchange 2. The Library opened in 1923 and a Hairdressing salon opened April 1928. The stores facilities included a lounge and Gents' smoking room. The branch was closed due to war damage in early 1941, and the business was transferred to 6 St Anns Square temporarily. It reopened on the 28th July 1947 this time to 12-16 Market Street, but was a small store limited in scale. The premises returned on 31st March 1950 to the Royal Exchange Buildings, Cross Street. A new additional 1st floor sales area was added from the 13 July 1964. The store was relocated in 1978 to 32 Market Street. |
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