M&S Archive
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"A nostalgic insight into the history of this iconic department store."
Overview
Explore over 140 years of M&S and immerse yourself in the history of the clothes and food showcased in the M&S Archive. Featuring unique artefacts, historic garments, films and photographs from the archive collection, the exhibition tracks the journey of M&S from market stall to Penny Bazaar to international retailer. M&S is woven into the fabric of the UK – from the clothes we wear to the food we eat, and the exhibition offers you the chance to discover your M&S favourites.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: 10am-4pm
Key accessibility features
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Seating at regular intervals
Seating is available at regular intervals.
Location
M&S Archive, Michael Marks Building, University of Leeds, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LP
About the area
Everybody knows that Yorkshire has some special landscapes. The Dales and the Moors first spring to mind, but what about West Yorkshire? That’s Leeds and Bradford isn’t it? Back-to-back houses and blackened mills… Certainly if you had stood on any of the hills surrounding Hebden Bridge a hundred years ago, and gazed down into the valley, all you would have seen was the pall of smoke issuing from the chimneys of 33 textile mills.
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