Company:
Guy & Smith
Company name: Guy & Smith
Dates in business: 1850-1920
Type of business: Drapers
Type of company: Private company 1850
Type of company: Limited liability company 1920
Locations:- North Saint Mary's Gate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England
Company history
On 30 October 1850, Joseph Guy opened his drapery store in North Saint Mary's Gate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. By 1871, the shop was situated at 19 Victoria Street, Grimsby, and trading as Guy & Smith, silk mercers and general drapers. In 1913, the shop was completely rebuilt to increase the space and create a new homogeneous shop front. The store at that time comprised costume, dress goods and silks, ladies' and children's outfitters, millinery and furnishing departments. In 1920, the company was incorporated as a limited liability company trading as Guy & Smith Ltd.
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Dates of connection: 1969
Connection type: In 1969, Guy & Smith Ltd were taken over by House of Fraser Ltd department store retailers, Glasgow, Scotland.
Dates of connection: 1920
Connection type: In 1920, the company was incorporated as a limited liability company trading as Guy & Smith Ltd
Dates of connection: 1970
Connection type: In 1969, Guy & Smith Ltd were taken over by House of Fraser Ltd department store retailers, Glasgow, Scotland, and in 1970 the name of the company was changed to Binns (Grimsby) Ltd .
Access points: Department stores - Retail trade - Drapers
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