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Crowthers Boutique

Steve Crowther said:
Thankyou so much for a very informative story about Uncle John. My name is Steve Crowther, I am the son of Johns eldest brother Bob and I was born in Oldham in 1962. My family moved to NZ in 1964 ( Mum was a kiwi ) and Bob set himself up in a butcher shop in Invercargill. I clearly remember how shocked everyone was with Johns passing and I still possess his wristwatch - a gold watch from Bravingtons London. I really wish I had got to know him and his two surviving brothers Bob and Barry speak highly of him as a real go getter. I have some photos ( wedding ) of John and his wife and will happily post them if anyone is interested. I would love to get as much information about John as possible and enjoyed the posts in manchester beat from some people who used to work for him.
Best Wishes Steve Crowther
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️ Hi Steve. Cousin Michelle here. Hope you are well ❤️ XXX
 
A Sparks said:
Does anyone remember Crowthers boutique in New Street (sorry if it's been mentioned anywhere else before)?
I think it was in the corner building that used to be the Kardomah occupying the ground floor and the basement area.
They had quite unusual clothes (ladies fashions), alot of maxi style things.
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I remember Crowthers. I worked there on Saturdays while I was still at school. It was a beautiful shop with fabulous clothes. Maxis and minis. I remember amazing velvet maxi coats in sumptuous browns and burgundies and lovely little brown suede mini skirts. In my mind at the time it was a cool look: for tall willowy girls with straight long blonde hair parted in the middle, and matching afghan hounds. (I also loved Biba but that was more moody Victoriana). We had to wear an outfit from the shop (our choice) while we were working. That was the only chance I got as I could never afford to own one. Crowthers was on a corner site in Corporation Street. I’m late to this conversation but I’ve loved hearing others memories. At the time I had no idea who owned the shop but I’m sorry to hear that he died so young.
 
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