Cole Brothers
of Sheffield
Established in 1847 by John Cole (d.), Thomas Cole (d.), Skelton Cole, J.P. (d.), brothers.
1898 Incorporated as a Limited Company.
1914 Drapers, House Furnishers, &c., Church Street and Fargate, Sheffield. Directors: Thomas Skelton Cole (Chairman), Thomas Cole, Arthur Unwin Cole (sons of the founders). The business from small beginnings has largely increased, and is now claimed to be one of the most important in the North of England. Premises: Have a frontage to Church Street and Fargate of 330 ft. Occupy handsome buildings, the site being one of the finest in Sheffield. Staff: Nearly 500. Staff Clubs: Large Athletic Association and Ground, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Cycling, Swimming, &c. Business: General Drapers, House Furnishers, &c. Supply the best goods in all departments. Claim to be thoroughly up-to-date and second to none in the district. Good class Family trade.
1940 Acquired by John Lewis Partnership