Who took over Binns?
In 1953, Binns was acquired by House of Fraser and the company continued to expand across Northern England during the 1960s and 1970s. Binns in Newcastle originally traded on the corner of Grey Street and Market Street in a fine Victorian building built by Grainger and Dobson.
What happened to Binns?
Binns in Newcastle closed in 1996. The buildings were demolished (except the facades) and redeveloped. TJ Hughes department store is located in part of the redevelopment.
When did Binns change to House of Fraser?
April 1953
In April 1953, Binns Ltd was taken over by House of Fraser Ltd.
Who owns Hammonds of Hull?
Eann Smith, creator and operator of HoH, said the new venue would be a destination that “Hull can be proud of”. “HoH is a hive of local producers, makers and bakers,” he said. “We aim to attract 2 million visitors a year and breathe life back into the city centre.”
Who owned Debenhams?
Boohoo.com
Debenhams/Owners
Who Owns field Trek?
Frasers Group
Field & Trek.Com Limited/Parent organizations
Who was the founder of the Binns department store?
During 1897 the business was incorporated as H. Binns, Son & Co. Ltd. and the buildings at 38-39 Fawcett Street were purchased shortly afterwards. The company was chaired by Joseph Binns and employed thirty staff. The business grew quickly and within seventeen years became Sunderland’s biggest department store.
Where was H Binns Son and co located?
H Binns, Son & Co Ltd was incorporated in April 1897, to continue the drapery business of H Binns, Son & Co. It had premises at 38 and 39 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, England.
Where was Binns department store damaged in World War 2?
World War II proved difficult for Binns as a number of stores were damaged in air raids: Dumfries in March 1941, most of the Fawcett Street store a few weeks later and the Middlesbrough store in March 1942. Construction of a replacement store in Sunderland began in November 1949 but it took until 1953 for the store to be re-opened.
When did House of Fraser change its name to Binns?
In September 1934, the company changed its name to Binns Ltd. At the outbreak of war in 1939, several of the company’s stores were requisitioned and air-raid shelters were built in the basements. In March 1941, the Dumfries store was destroyed by fire.