Reference
X679
Title
Records relating to the firm of E P Rose, Bedford (drapers etc)
Admin/biog history
Company began in 1838 when E P Rose's father bought an existing draper's business at 51 High Street Bedford. Firm descended to Edward Paine Rose and his step-mother on his father's death and moved across to 50 High Street. Business expanded until it eventually occuppied Nos 46-52 High Street. The Rose family remained involved until finally becoming a complete subsiduary of Debenhams in 1960s. Continued to trade under E P Rose name until the early 1970s. Closed as part of final store closures by Debenhams in 2021.
Level of description
fonds
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