2011
TQ5354 : Mark's & Spencer Simply Food
taken 13 years ago, near to Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Mark's & Spencer Simply Food
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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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.
See other images of Marks and Spencer
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- Grid Square
- TQ5354, 612 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Oast House Archive (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 29 August, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 2 September, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 530 548 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:16.3359N 0:11.5176E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 529 548
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
