Marks And Spencer Collection

Church Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 25th August 1958

An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho)
2811012 An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho)
2811021 A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho) by English School

Barnstaple High Street, Barnstaple, North Devon. 9th January 1966

Marks and Spencer in Dewsbury MBC01_03_011
Marks and Spencer, Market Place, Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The exterior of the Marks and Spencer store at 2-12 Market Place, showing the modular front developed by Robert Lutyens

Oxford Street flagship store MBC01_03_031
Marks and Spencer, Oxford Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. The flagship Marks and Spencer store at 458-464 Oxford Street, on the corner with Orchard Street, seen from the south-east

Marks and Spencer in Huddersfield MBC01_03_024
Marks and Spencer, 23 New Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The front elevations of the similarly designed Burton and Marks and Spencer stores at 17-23 New Street

Marks and Spencer in Leeds MBC01_03_027
Marks and Spencer, Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The front elevation of the Marks and Spencer store at 47-49 Briggate, showing the dark polished granite facade

Marks and Spencer in Chichester MBC01_03_008
Marks and Spencer, East Street, Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex. The Marks and Spencer store at 16-18 East Street, seen from the south-west with a group of shoppers talking in the foreground

Marks and Spencer in Dover MBC01_03_012
Marks and Spencer, Biggin Street, Dover, Kent. The central bay of the front elevation of the Marks and Spencer store at 28-30 Biggin Street, showing the black and gold fascia sign

An elevation of Classic design, 1935 (colour litho)
2811020 An elevation of Classic design, 1935 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An elevation of Classic design, 1935)

A typical stone elevation in the early 1930s (colour litho)
2811019 A typical stone elevation in the early 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A typical stone elevation in the early 1930 s)

A Georgian Facade, preserving the local character of the shopping centre, 1925 (colour litho)
2811018 A Georgian Facade, preserving the local character of the shopping centre, 1925 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Georgian Facade)

The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho)
2811015 The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho) by English School

Grainger Market Hall Bazaar Newcastle, still exists in its original form, 1895 (colour litho)
2811010 Grainger Market Hall Bazaar Newcastle, still exists in its original form, 1895 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900 (colour litho)
2811013 Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900)

A double entrance shopfront in 1924, The 5 / - limit was introduced at this period (colour litho)
2811017 A double entrance shopfront in 1924, The 5/- limit was introduced at this period (colour litho) by English School

The original type of "Open Penny Bazaar"in the Public Market Hall, 1890 (colour litho)
2811008 The original type of " Open Penny Bazaar" in the Public Market Hall, 1890 (colour litho) by English School

An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks
2811007 An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks, father of Sir Simon Marks (colour litho) by English School

One of the first open fronted shops in the early 1900 s, A new idea for easy shopping... (colour litho)
2811011 One of the first open fronted shops in the early 1900 s, A new idea for easy shopping... (colour litho) by English School

A closed shopfront in the Provinces in the early 1920s (colour litho)
2811016 A closed shopfront in the Provinces in the early 1920s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A later Market Hall Bazaar, The address of the new Head Office and Warehouse is shown, 1890 (colour litho)
2811009 A later Market Hall Bazaar, The address of the new Head Office and Warehouse is shown, 1890 (colour litho) by English School

A new type of shopfront with windows to open or close, 1905 (colour litho)
2811014 A new type of shopfront with windows to open or close, 1905 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Van Ze Broeke, mother to 12 children at the Church of England Children Society Home, today had the annual headache of all mothers of taking the children shopping to get them their school clothes

Church Street, Liverpool, 9. 30pm and the grit lorries start their all night task to keep
Church Street, Liverpool, 9.30pm and the grit lorries start their all night task to keep the traffic moving. 5th February 1968

Christmas Street Lights on Church Street, Liverpool, England. December 1969 Picture taken 19th December 1969. ****IMPORTANT

Christmas lights in Church Street Liverpool, Merseyside, 13th December 1968

The Christmas lights in Church Street, Liverpool shortly after they were switch on by commedian Ken Dodd. 28th November 1969

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram promotes the new Marks and Spencer Training Shoe at their store in Metro Centre 17 February 1994

Living Wall System (Green Wall) growing on wall of M&S store in city, Norwich, Norfolk, England, september

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"From a Penny Bazaar to an Iconic Brand: Marks and Spencer's Journey Through Time" Step back in time to Church Street, St Helens, Merseyside on the 25th of August 1958. It was here that the story truly began. This humble location served as the birthplace of a retail giant that would revolutionize shopping experiences for generations to come. Imagine stepping into the interior of the Penny Bazaar, where you would be greeted by an open display filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. The vibrant colors and bustling atmosphere created a sense of excitement and wonder for shoppers in 1900. Fast forward to Nottingham, where a magnificent stone building stood tall at the heart of this city center. Serving as one among their vast network of 237 stores, it exemplified their commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service through its doors. Venturing further down Oxford Street, you'd find yourself standing before their flagship store - a true testament to their success. MBC01_03_031 captured this iconic landmark in all its glory; it stood as a symbol representing everything that Marks and Spencer had achieved over decades of hard work. But it wasn't just major cities that felt the impact; smaller towns like Huddersfield, Leeds, Chichester, Dover, Dewsbury also enjoyed access to these beloved stores. Each branch brought convenience closer to home while maintaining high standards synonymous with Marks and Spencer. Barnstaple High Street witnessed another milestone on January 9th, 1966 when yet another store opened its doors there. North Devon residents were now able to experience firsthand what made this brand so special – timeless elegance combined with impeccable customer service. The evolution of design is evident throughout history too; from classic elevations in 1935 showcasing sophistication (as seen in colour litho), then transitioning into typical stone facades during early '30s (as depicted in another colour litho).