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Hugh Fraser (1815 - 1873) was the founder of House of Fraser, now one of the largest retail chains in the United Kingdom. Career. Born the son of a Dunbartonshire farmer, Fraser was apprenticed to Stewart & McDonald, a drapery warehouse in Glasgow, where he became a manager. [1]
Oct 28, 2023 · Hugh Fraser (retailer) Last updated October 28, 2023. Hugh Fraser (1815 - 1873) was the founder of House of Fraser, now one of the largest retail chains in the United Kingdom. Career. Born the son of a Dunbartonshire farmer, Fraser was apprenticed to Stewart & McDonald, a drapery warehouse in Glasgow, where he became a manager. [1]
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Person: Fraser, Hugh ( 1815-1873) Name: Hugh Fraser. Life dates: 1815-1873. Gender: Male. Occupation: retailer. Biography: Hugh Fraser was born in Cardross, Dunbartonshire on 19 May 1815, the eldest son of Elizabeth Lennox and John Fraser, the owners of Bainfield Inn in Cardross. Hugh lived at the Inn, which became known as Fraser's Inn, for ...
Name: Fraser, Hugh, 1860-1927, retailer Dates of connection: 1909-1927 Connection type: Hugh Fraser was the chairman of Fraser Sons & Co Ltd until 1927.
Jun 7, 2018 · The retailer has a history stretching back almost 170 years and is one of the country’s best-known fashion brands. The retail giant began with a single drapery shop, opened in Glasgow by Hugh...
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About the Archive. The House of Fraser Archive offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Britain's leading department stores. House of Fraser has a long and distinguished history. Founded in 1849 as a small drapery shop on the corner of Argyle Street and Buchanan Street in Glasgow, it expanded rapidly, acquiring some 200 different ...
