Becclescake 10 #1 Posted October 26, 2013 Does anybody know of a shop called Spiers that existed definitely in 1967. It was situated at Sydra House, Lee Croft, Sheffield 1 Thanks, Becks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bullerboY 10 #2 Posted October 26, 2013 I think it was a handbag shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becclescake 10 #3 Posted October 26, 2013 I have an Italian leather handbag and a pair of leather gloves which belonged to my Nanan The reciept is still in the bag for the bag and gloves. Nanan bought them in 1967 and on the reciept is the name of the lady that sold them to her, Rita. I just thought this was interesting and it would be lovely to get in touch with the owners of the shop or the lady that sold them to her. Thank you for your reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hillsbro 32 #4 Posted October 27, 2013 Hi Becclescake - Spiers was a Leeds-based firm that had several shops in the area (here is a scan from a 1960s directory) and their local head office was in Lee Croft, in the building arrowed in this Google Earth photo. Unfortunately the firm went into voluntary liquidation in 1986.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Gary Birchall 0 #5 Posted December 2, 2020 On 26/10/2013 at 23:32, Becclescake said: I have an Italian leather handbag and a pair of leather gloves which belonged to my Nanan The reciept is still in the bag for the bag and gloves. Nanan bought them in 1967 and on the reciept is the name of the lady that sold them to her, Rita. I just thought this was interesting and it would be lovely to get in touch with the owners of the shop or the lady that sold them to her. Thank you for your reply Hello Becclescake, I appreciate this post is over 7 years old, but I may hold the key to your request. My Mother, Rita Birchall worked for Spiers in Sheffield and absolutely loved her job. It could well have been her that sold your Nanan the bag and gloves. Mr. Spiers and his wife really looked after their staff and my Mum had some outstanding bags and gloves in her collection of clothes. My Mum passed away in 2018 but if you still have the receipt, I would really like to see it. Best wishes from Gary Birchall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre 85 #6 Posted December 3, 2020 On 27/10/2013 at 03:31, hillsbro said: Hi Becclescake - Spiers was a Leeds-based firm that had several shops in the area (here is a scan from a 1960s directory) and their local head office was in Lee Croft, in the building arrowed in this Google Earth photo. Unfortunately the firm went into voluntary liquidation in 1986.. Can't see the Google Ear photo but was Spiers on the same side of High Street as the Old Blue Bell pub or across on the old Walshes side ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hillsbro 32 #7 Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, St Petre said: Can't see the Google Ear photo but was Spiers on the same side of High Street as the Old Blue Bell pub or across on the old Walshes side ? Yes - "postimg.org" have removed the old photos. The 1960s directory shows Spiers at 23 High Street - the same side as the Old Blue Bell (which was at No 31 where Cavells is now).. Edited December 3, 2020 by hillsbro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rainbow2411 11 #8 Posted December 4, 2020 I seem to remember going downstairs to Spiers display counters but I may be wrong. I bought my lovely little leather bag and gloves for our wedding, which coincidentally was 4/12/1965 so it’s our 55th Wedding Anniversary today.💝🍾 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Misguided 10 #9 Posted December 15, 2020 My mum worked at Spiers Handbags for years......Vender Stuart..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...