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DEBENHAMS AT CHRISTMAS

DEBENHAMS AT CHRISTMAS

On December 25th, 1813, William Debenham joined William Clark at Clark’s drapery shop on 44 Wigmore Street in London.  This partnership was the creation of Debenham’s Department Store.

Clark had been in operation since 1778 meaning that Debenham’s can trace its roots back over 238 years,  The company has grown to over 175 stores operating in the UK, Ireland and Denmark (Mostly though acquisitions).

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