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V / " «* ~, ? *''t » 10 Clitheroe Advertiser and, Times; February 28th,>'1980


TYSON & GILL of BOLTON


LTD.


Congratulations to


H. M. SOWERBUTTS LTD on the opening of their fine


NEW


SHOWROOMS Stockists of


“TYGIL BEDS” Fine hand made bedding


firm’s home since the early ----------


A LOOK back < _ , in 1951 of Sowerbulls’


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finished extension in place of the old ivorkshops at the back of the building.


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Sowerbutts has expanded to use space over Byrne s wine merchants (to the left) as well as the newly-


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to look back on


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erbutts, helped by his d a u g h t e r Suzannah, would sell cabinets after making them on the pre-


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■ mises — a practice which died out in the 1950s. By 1878, the firm had


moved to another shop in Moor Lane and was also concentrating on selling


shoes and boots. That shop is today occupied by Sowerbutts shoe retail­


ers and run by Allan’s uncle, Horace. Sowerbutts settled in


Allan’s grandfather John, and father Harry, who supervised seven work­ ers, five of them cabinet makers. Allan joined the family


its present “home” in the early 1930’s to -give the firm more space for machinery. At the helm then were


firm on leaving Clitheroe Royal Grammar School in


S O S ^ B O S O C C O C O O O O O C O O C O C O C O O O C C O S O O O C O C O O C O O e Parker Knol I


NO ONE CARES MORE FOR YOUR COMFORT W


r v - . , IM V.”. V1 -Lis'H he brings the new. ON THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW SHOWROOMS.


CONGRA TULA TIONS to H. M. SOWERBUTTS


JAMES H. SUTCLIFFE


The Frith Chair Part of the Froxfield Group, this


delightful high-backed winged chair shown here in Coburg Fawn.


The Maxi Sofa The Maxi Sofa is a snug two-seater with a secret. Fold


one arm down and it’s a cosy lounger; fold both arms down and it’s a comfortable four-seater or even an occasional bed. The fabric shown here is Lucan Aran.


Simply Beautiful Furniture Hand Built by Craftsmen


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The Norton Recliner The ultimate in comfort — upright, a superbly comfortable armchair; semi-reclined, the perfect reading/viewing chair; and fully reclined for total relaxation. Gentle forward pressure on the arms gives you three of today’s most comfortable armchairs.


Upholstery sees a new side o( life in beautiful new patterned fabrics, many of which have been created especially tor S form upholstered ranges alone. Timber surfaces have that supreme ‘easy care' elegance which homelovers appreciate so much, with its stain, scratch and heat-resistant finish. No wonder S form people enjoy their homes so much. •


The Penhurst Chair Superb and comfortable,


traditional design in Woodstock Rose. L


See these and more Parker-Knoll Furniture at the new showrooms of H. M. SOWERBUTTS LTD, king str ee t , clitheroe


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Whatever yob look for in good furniture: classical or'modern lines, the loving care a craftsman endows on his work, grace, and unpretentious style, find it here in the new S form collection S form — exclusively by James H. Sutcliffe


,-iM \ PX V - • * , \ Stand a glass of wine on Beautyrest Pocketed


Springs, press, and the glass won’t fall over. On ordinary springs it will - they're joined together and pull one another down. Beautyrest Pocketed Springs give independent support - shape themselves to your shape.


Sleepeezee Senator


(with Beautyrest Pocketed springs) A very popular Sleepeezee bed


affording a high degree of comfort


from over 900 Beautyrest Pocketed springs in the150x200cm size. Each


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springis independent so it shapes to your shape.


Upholstered with white cotton felt on foam. Carbon steel border wire strengthens the ' mattress edge.


Sleepeezee


H. M. SOWERBUTTS & CO., 10 KING STREET,


.CLITHEROE. Tel: 22598 v


Chatswortfl With fixed bacll available in Dral


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A ON TH s i a . j ? | y t -Y v . v,.


THE Sowerbutts’ brand of furniture was first : sold in Clitheroe about 110 years ago, when


Allan’s great-grandfather, James, came from Osbaldeston to open a shop in Moor Lane. In those days Mr Sow­


1949. His son Ian (18) followed him into the


business two and a half


years ago. ■ ' a The pair are today


ssisted by Al lan’s


mother Elizabeth, and all three strive to provide


the personal friendly touch when buying or sel­ ling furniture. Says Al lan: “ Our


approach seems to have worked, because we find that many satisfied cus­ tomers are returning time after time. He considers that this


year’s extension is a sig­ nificant stage in the firm’s deve l opme nt which has spanned five generations.


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R e la x in c om fo r t


AFTER'a hard day’s work, there is nothing more relaxing than 40' winks in an armchair 'and Sowerbutts, recently appointed to Parker.Knoll s list of main stockists, can offer a comprehensive


“much larger towns and cities. This range includes the


from ordinary stockists to main dealers means that customers can now choose from at least 12 different styles of .Parker Knoll chairs — a selection usu­ ally found only in stores in


range of models. ■ , Sbwerbutts’- promotion


superb Norton Recliner, one of today’s most- com­ fortable armchairs, which adjusts to three sitting positions. • «■


.v If it is a much longer and deeper rest that you have in mind, there are always about 100 beds in stock at , the firm’s King Street


EXPERT guidance can be provided for any vis­ itors to Sowerbutts by someone who knows all there is to know about furniture . . . Allan's mother Elizabeth (seen with her son). Allan, who has been with the firm for 31 years, his mother and Ian all strive to give the personal, friendly touch when buying or selling furniture.


have-, changed- over -the years, but free-standing units in teak veneer and mahogany are .still - 'firm favourites. ,


Styles for the bedroom


ture however, is making a comeback,' after demand declined in the mid 1970s. . But most of these units today. are decorated by moulds and f ea tur e s , designed to “break-up” the plain, white appearance, Bedroom furni t ur e


White,, lacquered furni­ ' ,


prices at Sowerbutts range from £200 to more than £500.


showroom. . . A third of your life is


spent in bed, so it is impor­ tant to pick the right one to suit your needs, bearing in mind the firmness, price and size. Sowerbutts of fers a


complete without carpets, and customers can select •from a variety of pattern books containing floor cov­ erings suitable for every room. The firm will deliver and f i t carpets within three weeks of ordering.


No house, however, is


■ a single) to the luxury of pocket springs that pass the wine glass test (£375 for a double). The beds include Sl e e p e e z e e ’s Senator, Maxipaedic and Firmline. A number of or thopaedi c beds and drawer divans are also available. Mr .Allan Sowerbutts


wide selection of beds ranging from the open- coiled spring style (£53 for


says demand for beds has remained good, with the f i rmer types gaining in popularity in recent years. “More people seen to be


aware that firmer beds are better, especially for bad back sufferers." To compliment the bed


PART of Sowerbutls'friendly service includes delivery by the firm’s van, driven by Ian. He will also take away — free of charge — any unwanted furniture when


s u p p li e r s ar e St ag, Avalon, Austin Suite and Jarman Platt, all British, as . well as a range from a German manufacturer.


of your choice, why not take a look at Sowerbutts’ selection of bedroom furni­ ture? The firm’s four main


The choice of colours and


patterns is unl imi ted, including a patterned plain designed by Mary Quant. This carpet and an increas­ ing number are manufac­ tured in 100 per cent Dra- lon which is nard-wearing and easy to clean. Prices range from £3.30


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a square yard for a bed­ room carpet, to more than £20 a square yard for the finest quality 100 per cent wool Axminster.


One of the most expen­


sive furnishing items can be a suite, and to make sure your choice fits the room, ma nuf a c t ur e r s Parker Knoll, Pierce, Fos- ter-Len and Millbrook pro­ vide Sowerbutts with a range to satisfy every taste. One of the cheapest is a cottage suite (£150), but a fully upholstered leather suite can cost 10 times that.


there is a wide choice of modern wall units and din­ ing sets in stock.


For the less traditional,


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WHAT’S A GLASS OF WINE GOT TO DO WITH


A COMFORTABLE BED?


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This classic des which include tl The design and or modern settii


TO CELEBRATE OPENING OUR NEW SHOWROOMS WE ARE OFFERING AN EXTRA 10% DISCOUNT OFF ALL FURNITURE


PLEASE COME AND HAVE A LOOK ROUND AT OUR NEW WALK ROUND SHOWROOMS NOW OR AT ANYTIME.


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