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- William Debenham (/ ˈdɛbənəm /; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.
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William Debenham (/ ˈ d ɛ b ən ə m /; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.
Dec 2, 2020 · In 1778, William Clark opened a drapers store at 44 Wigmore Street in London's West End, where he sold expensive fabrics, bonnets, gloves and parasols. Some decades later, William Debenham ...
Dec 2, 2020 · Debenhams. A postcard showing Debenham & Freebody department store in London, circa 1905. In 1778, William Clark opened a drapers store at 44 Wigmore Street in London's West End, where he sold ...
By 1883, George Hewitt was the sole owner of the Cheltenham business, Frank and William Debenham having withdrawn to manage the London store as a separate concern. 20th century Crypt Chambers in Chester houses part of the Browns of Chester store and is a Grade I listed building. The business was incorporated as Debenhams Limited in 1905.
Dec 2, 2020 · In this article, FashionUnited takes a look back at the history of Debenhams, from a humble London drapers store to a high street giant. 1778: William Clark establishes a drapers store at 44 Wigmore Street in London's West End. 1813: William Debenham invests in the firm which then becomes Clark & Debenham.
May 5, 2021 · The company traces its roots back to 1778 when William Clark opened a shop in London's West End, selling fabrics, bonnets and parasols.
William Debenham was the founder of Debenhams, one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom. Born in 1794 in Alpheton in Suffolk; William Debenham joined Thomas Clark in a partnership to...
