Connards, jewellers – Southport

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In 1883 Connards jewellers was opened by Walter Connard.

His son Charles came into the firm, followed by Martin and now his great grandson Andrew now represents the fourth generation.

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Connards, jewellers - Southport

Rolex clock, Whittles Jewellers

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On the corner of Mount Street and Fishergate in Preston is Whittles Jewellers.

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Rolex clock outside Whittles Jewellers Preston

Outside above the shop front is the Rolex clock to be seen often outside of high end jewellers.

The firm has been connected to the jewellery and gold market for over 145 years according to their website.

H Samuel – Newcastle

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The familiar square shaped clock outside the Newcastle branch of jewellers, H Samuel.

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H Samuel - Newcastle

This branch is to be found at 53 Northumberland Street, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear.

Arndale Centre clock – Morecambe

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This clock outside Jewellers in Arndale Centre, Morecambe features the text Herbert Brown.

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Arndale Centre clock – Morecambe

Herbert Brown jewellers and pawnbrokers now form part of the largest pawnbroking and retail jewellery chain for new, pre-owned and second hand in the UK,  Albemarle and Bond Holdings plc

Herbert Brown started trading in 1840.

Henri LLoyd store Falmouth

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This clock above the Henri LLoyd store in Falmouth maybe hiding a past heritage.

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Henri LLoyd store Falmouth

Although now labelled with the words Henri Lloyd the clock mount and shape look very similar to the clocks installed above many of the H Samuel Jewellery stores.

Could this store have been a jewellers at some point?

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