Richard Jones (department store)

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Richard Jones was a department store in the city of Chester, England before being bought out by defunct department store chain Owen Owen.

History

Richard Jones opened a drapery business in Chester during the 1850s on Watergate Street. [1] By 1874 the business was listed as being at 52–56 Bridge Street by Morris & Co's directory and gazetteer of Cheshire. The business expanded in 1890 by the opening of a home furnishings department located in Eastgate Street. [2]

The business was incorporated in 1903 and expanded to include 44–46 Bridge Street and 11–13 Eastgate Street, selling a variety of clothing and household goods as well as a removal service. The business continued to be run as a family concern until 1960 when Owen Owen purchased the business. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Late Georgian and Victorian Chester 1762-1914 - British History online" . Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. "Richard Jones & Company - national Archives" . Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. "Richard Jones & Company - national Archives" . Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  4. "Stores and Warehouse that formed part of the Owen Owen Group" (PDF). Owen Owen Trust. Retrieved 3 June 2021.