Marks and Spencer Company Archive

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    Walk Through Our History

    Discover even more with our M&S in Leeds Heritage Trail... starting at our new Heritage Stall at Kirkgate Market, Leeds

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    Our Catalogue is now online

    Find descriptions and images of thousands of items in our collection

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    Rock Around the Frock!

    Come and Jive! Our 1950s event will include dance classes, fashion displays and a mini-cinema!

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GTO award

M&S Heritage Trail wins prestigious award! Read more

MM Building

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Memories

I remember the original Marks & Spencer. To me it was a magic cave. I can’t remember any doors. It opened straight onto the street. I suppose it would have been wooden shutters. It was an enchanted dawdle.
Kathleen, 89, Isle of Wight
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