8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times,January13th, 2000
After a century of service, shoe shop is still making big strides forward
WELL organised shoe retailer D. Lord and Son is celebrating its cen tury this year — and keeping well up with modern times as a fifth genera tion of the family enters the busi
ness! Commitment to both traditional and
contemporary styles, large and varied stocks, competitive prices and a sales team dedicated to the very best in skill and service are the guiding principles which are seeing Lord's into its second
THIS cmurl, hut compact, frontage of Lord's shop - the premises hate been extended at the back to give lots of space inside. (070l()0/2/A3a)
century. The shop is totally independent, run by the family which founded it, and very
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come specially from as near as Blackburn and ;ts far away as Scotland, and tourists from all over the world can be assured of finding what they want at the Clitheroe
proud of its high reputation. Kibble Valley families, customers who
shop. It has always been in its present location
near the top of Moor Lane. But the compact frontage hides the fact
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that it has been extended, modernised and improved many times over the century. There is plenty of fitting, display and "try a walk in them" space for customers to bene fit from the remarkably large and varied stock, and the commitment and skill of the
Lord's team. The shop was founded in 1900 by Mr
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PLENTY of display, fitting, and walking about space... the interior of Lord s shop. (070100/2/5)
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Dan Lord, taken over by his son, John, and then passed on, in 1960, to the third gener ation, Bernard, now the elder statesman of
the family. Mr Bernard Lord first sold shoes at the
age of eight and helped out as often as he could when a young schoolboy because his father was away serving in the forces dur
ing the war. "Up to quite recent times there was
nothing like the choice in footwear that there is today," says Mr Lord. "People have much clearer ideas now
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what they want. Sometimes they are on the wrong lines, but no-one here will sell any thing unsuitable - we have a responsibility to our customers and to our reputation." The shop is now run by Mr and Mrs
Bernard Lord and Pauline Lord's daugh ters, Mrs Sue Ramsingh and Mrs Kath Pollard. Their own daughter, Vanessa and Sarah, are the fifth generation, helping with adult sales in the shop on Saturdays and holidays. They also get a chance to offer their views on buying trips. Mrs Pauline Lord only recently passed
on the job of creating all the window and interior shoe displays, something she had
done for many years. There is no pressure on customers at the
shop, but they must not be kept waiting either. Its popularity justifies a large team - Mrs Liz Beverley has been a key member for some 30 years and the family also val ues the contributions of more recent col leagues Mrs Christine Blakey and Mrs
Janice Shawcross. There are plenty of ideas culled from
several family sources to help the business keep ahead of style - it is a tricky task, foi orders have to be placed months in advance! "But there is still a market for tradition
al shoes, and an appreciation of traditional service. We get tourists coming in amazed to find a kind of shop which is dying out in other places," says Mr Lord. "We are now going into our second cen
tury because we have plenty to offer and invite anyone who has not tried us to call in and see for themselves."
MR BERNARD LORD, grandson of the founder, with his wife, Pauline, and, at the back from the left, Mrs Sue Ramsingh, Mrs Liz Beverley and Mrs Kath Pollard. (070100/2/A8a)
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120 Tears Old
And We’ve Never Looked Better
Afitncy, from the Heritage Collection,
epitomises the very best of Barker Classic design for discerning customers who
demand the highest standards from their footwear. Trite classics, Craftsmen made, on the famous Barker lasts which
guarantee exceptional comfort and fit.
are pleased to have been suppliers tor 40 years to D . L o r d & S o n .
Morlands of Glastonbury, suppliers
of the finest quality sheepskin slippers congratulate T )a n £ o rcC o n their
Centenary and wish them every future success.
He HASLAM & Co ( F o o t w e a r ) L td
M u s q r a v e R o a d ° Bolton ° BL1 4 H W Tel: 0 1 2 0 4 8 4 0 3 2 6
Have been supplying independent footwear retailers for over 75 years and congratulate Dan Lord & Son on their achievement
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is THE name tor stylish, quality, wider fitting footwear
Clarks and K would like to congratulate
Dan Lord & Son on reaching their Centenary.
May we take this opportunity to thank
you for your custom and wish you the very best for the next 100 years!
Coaipr atoistioiis to
0, Lord & S en for serving
the
community for the past 100 years J
would like to mark 10 years of supplying ladies fashions shoes to
Do Lord & Son
by expressing good wishes for their second century of service to their customers
42 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GQ Telephone: (01 16) 254 9313 Tax: (0116) 255 3769 t o t 'ALMOSTA PART OF TO U
ENOUGH room? Mrs Liz Beverley helps Ben Fowler (lour) to find the perfect fit, something on which Lord's team prides itself. (070I00/2/A16a)
and look forward to many prosperous years ahead
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Dibden Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 4RR
Telephone: (01603) 426341 Fax: (01603) 424354
London Showroom: 26/27 Conduit Street, London W1R 9TA
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