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AND FRIENDLY Whalley men’s shop celebrates 10th anniversary


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QUALITY menswear shop Marshalls of Whal­ ley, which draws regular customers from all over the North West, is celebrating its 10th


anniversary this month. So congratulations are


due to the husband-and- EnsEassEsais MARSHALLS’ elegant ;.ock a wide range of B a n g & O lu fs e n


ieos and Hi-Fi svslems because they are q aoae combining advanced tech nology


c e e t vet sophisticated design and abso-


vcitv o‘ use of YOU' friends who have chosen Bang & ano YOU 1


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u ust pie-ch the way they live, me ana see the full range in the re la xed 'O'e nf our showrooms and ask about our


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‘c you w i th Bang & Olufsen. Abbcy


business’s logo — Gatehouse — is


menswear shop . . . the family based on Whalley’s well- known


featured on the window blinds. SUCCESS STORY


MORE than 70% of men are now accompanied by their wives and girlfriends when shopping for clothes and that trend affects all age groups, say Tim and Ann Marshall. That has helped to


ease,’’ said Tim. It is interesting to note


we hope puts everyone at


that it was Ann’s desire for a career after her son went to school that led the couple to explore the possibility of having their


make the husband-and- wife partnership a special ingredient in their success


story. "Men take a lot of


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| r , B & 0 C e n t re " De aler fo r East L a n c a s h ire a n d P endle


E s ta b lis h e d o v e r 60 ye ars


[ t o p ro b lem s — o n ly m in u te s aw ay f rom B u rn le y , f ie c k b u rn a nd A c c r in g to n o n th e M65.


notice of what th eir womenfolk think and often seek their advice in choosing both colours and styles. Having a woman helping to run the shop


own business. When they realised that


Whalley, an attractive tourist centre with a reputation for quality shops, had no specialist menswear outlet, they de­ cided to go into business when a former souvenir shop came up for sale. Ann. a native of Man­


chester, is a former estate agent's secretary. Her husband comes from Paignton, Devon, and has worked as a chartered ac­ countant in industry for more than 20 years. Son Ian, now 20, is at


came from old sailing


ships. The couple started with


Durham University study­ ing history and economies and during the long vaca­ tions plays an increasing role in the day-to-day op­


erations. They believe their pre­


mises date back to the 18th century and that some of the oak beams in the older part of the shop


two rooms at the front of the building and later moved into a larger area at the rear. Business boomed and an extension was built at the back, enabling the family to in­ crease the range of casual wear and co-ordinates. They have had connec­


tions with Whalley for 15 years, having lived in the village before purchasing the shop, although they now live in G re a t Harwood.


wife team which has gone from strength to strength since opening the King Street shop — its first- ever retail venture and the only specialist busi­ ness of its kind in the village.


are justifiably proud of their achievements. Since opening the centuries-old premises, next to the Swan Hotel in the centre of the village, they have extended the business on two occasions and have succeeded in combining old-world character with all the modern comforts expected by today’s dis­ cerning shopper.


Tim and Ann Marshall


have flair and elegance for those who wear clothes with a sense of occasion. Customers can browse at their leisure in the spa­ cious, comfortable pre­ mises, which comprise three distinct depart­ ments: shirts: suits and


The garments they sell


Advertising feature by


Sheila Nixon


ley a regular port of call during shopping expedi­ tions.


time and again often com­ ment on the unhurried, friendly service that is av­ ailable. It comes as a marked contrast to the often “conveyor-belt” op­ erations found in city


Customers who return


stores. Said Tim: “We like to


offer a service in sur­ roundings in which cus­ tomers feel relaxed — a place where they are not under pressure to buy and where they can receive helpful advice."


Ann added: “People


from cities tell us they like to park near to shop they are visiting they can do that here in


jackets: and separates and co-ordinates. The emphasis is placed


Whalley.” Tim, Ann and their son,


on giving customers value for money so that people from a wide area can make Marshalls of Whal-


IT’S a family concern — husband and wife Tim and_ Ann are assisted by their son, Ian, together a team catering for a wide age range,


ideas into the business and aiming his choice at the younger generation. His influence can be seen among the selection of


knitwear, trousers, co-or­ dinates and blousons. The majority of custom­


ers are aged between 25 and 45, although both


young and old alike buy regularly at Marshalls. “We feel we can offer a


unique service,” said Tim, "ana our aim above every­


thing is always to see our customers leaving the shop looking right — and confident that they have made the correct choice.”


SERVICE


hey V'. f the and 1-vfi


lan, make individual con­ tributions to the business.' Ann specialises in colour co-ordination throughout the range and it is no surprise that she is re­ sponsible for creating the attractive and innovative window displays.


particular interest in find­ ing the perfect suits and jackets and has a wide range of quality styles and cloths from top Euro­ pean mills. Ian is introducing new


Meanwhile, Tim has a


THE shop’s new extension One look tells you all... M o n d a y ,


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RAP GOLD I ; Pay up to


GOLD and


StLVER POCKET WATCHES Any order


CIGARETTE CASES £10


(minimum (20 s) COSTUME JEWELLERY


I k :, over 30 years old. Beads, Brooches, Marcaslte Jewellery, Jet, Amber. Silver, Brooches, etc.


HE PINS JFF LINKS


|U F F B O X E S I t c h c a s e s Iv o r orGold


JUDI GOLD I rgently lVANTED


FOREIGN and


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landlesticks lo lew a re , etc


lA N D HALF lR E IG N S — I anted ICondition


£10 minimum paid tor each 18ct, and


ANY WEDDING RINGS


22ct. Anycondition SILVER


TROPHIES in any


condition GOLD RINGS


Stone Set Signet Rings


Diamond Rings Large or Small


Broken Rings NECKLETS, BRACELETS


GOLD WRIST WATCHES CHARM BRACELETS


ANTIQUE JEWELLERY


; ” c>3 P e n d a n ts . Tie Pm s. R in g s . Enamelled Watches, etc.


LLO YD LOOM C H A IR S W A N T ED


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SEE THE


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ONE LOOK TELLS


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let. ITitlim.-. Lancashire. Telephone 24203


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QUALITY MENSWEAR with FLAIR and ELEGANCE from BRITISH and CONTINENTAL HOUSES


OF WHALLEY 64/66 KING STREET, WHALLEY. Tel. 3585


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LEAVE the co-ordination to the ladies — and there is none better to turn to than Ann for expert advice


SILVER


ONE look tells you all . . . that is the claim from British men’s fashion house Daks — one of Marshalls’ main


suppliers. It could also be the claim of the


stockists themselves, for one look at the neat shop facade and the skilful window display should be enough to tempt the discriminating purchaser


into Marshalls. There is a superb range of both


British and Continental clothes, at­ tracting customers who appreciate the importance of dressing with style and flair. Shirts, suits, jackets, trous­ ers, knitwear, coats, blousons, plus ties and other accessories are attrac­ tively displayed for shoppers’ conveni­


ence.


pride themselves on offering a more unusual choice of colours and fabrics are perfectly complemented by tradi­ tional and classic British tailoring.


Continental suit manufacturers who


wear — are headed by Rocola, who consider men from the North West to have the most adventurous taste in shirts throughout the UK.


Shins —. for both formal and casual


pe, Pierre Balmain and Gabieci, while an increasing Continental interest comes from Pierre Clarence of Paris and Angli of Denmark.


Other suppliers include Louis^ Philip­


Knitwear, currently a top fashion garment, is headed by Pringle of


Scotland, whose reputation for quality is now matched by exciting designs in a myriad of colours, with Gabicci and Pierre Sangan providing strong sup­ port. From the Continent, Lapidus of Sweden o f fe rs some of the finest sweater and trouser co-ordi­ nates available, but at a price.


Bruno Kirches and Konen. Marshalls emphasises that it can provide a first- class alterations service to deal with most physiques, a point appreciated


The suit suppliers include Daks,


by its regulars. Its .rails of knitwear, ties and shirts


are in a wide range of colours and patterns and include today’s popular pastel shades of lemon, pink and jnde.


QUALITY KNITWEAR AVAILABLE AT


iRSHALL( OF WHALLEY


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