Also, Kendals in Manchester can lay claim to being one of the oldest department stores in the UK. Beginning as a small shop owned by S. and J. Watts in 1796, its sold a variety of goods. Kendal Milne and Faulkner purchased the business in 1835. Expanding the space, rather than use it as a typical warehouse simply to showcase textiles, it became a vast bazaar. Serving Manchester's upmarket clientele for over 200 years, it was taken over by House of Fraser and recently rebranded as House of Fraser Manchester – although most Mancunians still refer to it as Kendals. The Kendal Milne signage still remains over the main entrance to the art deco building in the city's Deansgate.
Also , Kendals in Manchester can lay claim to being one of the oldest department stores in the UK . Beginning as a small shop owned by S. and J. Watts in 1796 , its sold a variety of goods . Kendal Milne and Faulkner purchased the business in 1835 . Expanding the space , rather than use it as a typical warehouse simply to showcase textiles , it became a vast bazaar . Serving Manchester 's upmarket clientele for over 200 years , it was taken over by House of Fraser and recently rebranded as House of Fraser Manchester – although most Mancunians still refer to it as Kendals . The Kendal Milne signage still remains over the main entrance to the art deco building in the city 's Deansgate .
How long did the store operate for?
How long did the store operate for ?
over 200 years
over 200 years