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Horrockses Collection

"Horrockses: A Legacy of Timeless Elegance and Quality" Step back in time to 1953, when Harvey Nichols showcased the exquisite creations of Horrockses

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953

Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses Crewdson & Co

Horrockses Crewdson & Co
Traffic passing the smoking chimneys of Horrockses, Crewdson & Co. Centenary Cotton Mills, Preston. The factory windows are illuminated

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire

Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, office and factory -- trade design. 1920

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Cotton weavers at their looms, Preston, Lancashire

Cotton weavers at their looms, Preston, Lancashire
Women operating cotton weaving looms at the works of Messrs Horrockses, Crewdson and Co Ltd of Preston, Lancashire

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Cotton weaving shed, Preston, Lancashire

Cotton weaving shed, Preston, Lancashire
A huge cotton weaving shed at the works of Messrs Horrockses, Crewdson and Co Ltd of Preston, Lancashire, with people at work

Background imageHorrockses Collection: HORROCKSES MILLS

HORROCKSES MILLS
Horrockses, Crewsdon & Co, Centenary Cotton Mills, Preston. Date: 1925

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Advert for Horrockses Fashions 1949

Advert for Horrockses Fashions 1949
Horrockses Fashion advert with women in cotton dresses 1949

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1596385 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920

Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920. 1920

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses fabrics, 1935

Horrockses fabrics, 1935
Advert for Horrockses fabrics, 1935. Advert commemorating King George Vs Silver Jubilee, with medals bearing portraits of George III, George IV, William IV, Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Advert for Horrockses fabrics, 1920

Advert for Horrockses fabrics, 1920. A print from Pears Annual, Christmas 1920

Background imageHorrockses Collection: The Cloth of the World, Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd

The Cloth of the World, Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, an outline of the history of the company, dating back to the 18th century -- trade design. 1920

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses advertisement, 1956

Horrockses advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for Horrockses, well known for their printed cotton dresses and skirts during the 1950s. Date: 1956

Background imageHorrockses Collection: White pique dress from Horrockses

White pique dress from Horrockses
A white pique dress from Horrockses. The full skirt is supported by a stiffened new petticoat, shoe-string shoulder straps and neckline edging are of narrow fondant pink cotton

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses fabric advertisement

Horrockses fabric advertisement
Advertisement for Horrockses textiles, the main manufacturer of printed cotton for clothing and furnishings in the 1950s

Background imageHorrockses Collection: Horrockses cotton advertisement

Horrockses cotton advertisement
Advertisement for Horrockses, the greatest name in cotton and the leading manufacturer of printed cotton textiles for clothing and furnishing during the 1950s


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"Horrockses: A Legacy of Timeless Elegance and Quality" Step back in time to 1953, when Harvey Nichols showcased the exquisite creations of Horrockses. This renowned British brand, known as Horrockses Crewdson & Co, was a pioneer in cotton weaving. Their weaving shed in Preston, Lancashire stood as a testament to their dedication and craftsmanship. Established in 1791, Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd became synonymous with excellence. The skilled cotton weavers at their looms wove intricate patterns that would later adorn fashionable garments. In 1949, an advertisement for Horrockses Fashions captured the attention of style enthusiasts worldwide. Even earlier, in 1920, an engraving depicted the diverse range of advertisements showcasing Horrockses fabrics. These fabrics were highly sought after by fashionistas who appreciated both quality and style. The Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd recognized this potential and acquired the company that year. The name "Horrockses Mills" echoed through generations as a symbol of innovation and creativity within the textile industry. By 1935, they had solidified their position as leaders with their unique designs adorning homes across Britain. In another advert from 1920 titled "The Cloth of the World, " it was evident that Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd had become a global phenomenon. Their fabrics transcended borders and cultures; they were truly admired on an international scale. Today, although no longer active as a company, the legacy lives on through its timeless creations preserved in museums around the world. From Harvey Nichols' iconic advertisement to images capturing cotton weavers diligently working at their looms - these glimpses into history remind us why Horrockses will forever be celebrated for its exceptional textiles.