2015
TQ4078 : Marks and Spencer, Charlton: front view
taken 9 years ago, near to Charlton, Greenwich, England
Marks and Spencer, Charlton: front view
The new large M&S store was billed as being on Woolwich Road, although the main entrance actually turns out to be from Bugsbys Way to the north. There is however pedestrian access from the bus stops on Woolwich Road.
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer (M&S) was founded in Leeds in 1894 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer.
Marks, a polish immigrant began 'Marks Penny Bazaar' in Hartlepool and in 1884 moved to Leeds where he set up a market stall. Thomas Spencer joined him in 1894 when they set up 'Marks and Spencer'.
M&S are primarily known for selling clothing and food, where for many years they sold both under their own labels. There are still the largest clothing retailer in the UK.
In 2009 M&S had over 600 stores in the UK and 285 internationally.
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- Grid Square
- TQ4078, 237 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Stephen Craven (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 30 June, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 1 July, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 4077 7851 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:29.2815N 0:1.5675E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 4084 7852
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
