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Ann Summers, the shop secretary who has opened a sex supermarket named after her
Ann Summers, the shop secretary who has opened a sex supermarket named after her, Ann Summers, in London Marble Arch, November 1970.
The company was named after Annice Summers, the female secretary of the male founder, Michael Caborn-Waterfield.
Annice Summers, who was born Annice Goodwin in 1941 but later took her stepfathers surname, left the company soon after it opened following a row with Caborn Waterfield. She went to live in Umbria, Italy, two hours from Rome, and died of cancer in October 2012
Ann left the company not long after its launch, and as of 2019 the brand has 140 high street shops across the United Kingdom.
Picture taken 17th November 1970
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Daily Mirror
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Ann Summers - The Woman Behind the Sensation
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. In this print from November 1970, we catch a glimpse of Ann Summers, the remarkable shop secretary who became synonymous with revolutionizing the adult retail industry. Pictured in front of her groundbreaking creation, Ann stands proudly outside "Ann Summers" a sex supermarket located in London's Marble Arch. The brainchild of Michael Caborn-Waterfield, founder of the company bearing her name, Annice Goodwin (later known as Annice Summers) played an instrumental role in shaping this iconic brand. However, their partnership was short-lived due to a heated disagreement that led to Ann's departure soon after its grand opening. Following her exit from the business world she helped shape, Ann embarked on a new chapter in Umbria, Italy. Two hours away from Rome and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, she sought solace and lived life on her own terms until cancer tragically claimed her life in October 2012. Despite parting ways with the company early on, it is undeniable that Ann's vision left an indelible mark. As we fast forward to 2019, "Ann Summers" has blossomed into a thriving enterprise boasting an impressive 140 high street shops across the United Kingdom. This evocative snapshot serves as a testament to both personal triumphs and professional legacies. It immortalizes not only one woman's journey but also celebrates how determination and innovation can forever change societal norms surrounding intimacy and pleasure.
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