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'Montague Burton, The Tailor of Taste', Kingston upon Hull

Montague Burton’s shop at Nos. 34-35 Whitefriargate and 68 Alfred Gelder Street, was designed by Harry Wilson, the company’s architect, in 1935. Grade II Listed Building: LinkExternal link The shop has undergone a major restoration. In 2025, the parapet signage on the roof line again reads: 'Montague Burton The Tailor of Taste', the original company logo.

Further reading:
Sir Montague Maurice Burton: Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Hull News: LinkExternal link
History of Burton House: LinkExternal link
Hull Daily Mail: LinkExternal link
Whitefriargate: LinkExternal link
The Hull Story: LinkExternal link
by Bernard Sharp

Created: Sun, 22 Jun 2025, Updated: Sun, 22 Jun 2025


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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Burton House by Gerald England
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TA0928 : Slice of history at new Hull Pizza Express by Paul Harrop
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Carr Lane, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Carr Lane, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Boarded-up Kingston upon Hull: Gone Shopping by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Queen's Gardens, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Coronavirus lockdown, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Alfred Gelder Street, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Carr Lane, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Beverley Gate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Alfred Gelder Street, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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TA0928 : Whitefriargate, Kingston upon Hull by Bernard Sharp
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