Comments on: Cripps, Sons & Co

By: neil

neil — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:53:55 +0000

Does anyone associated with Cripps remember or have any memories of Joyce Appleton who used to work their?
Sadly she passed away on Saturday 21st January 2011 aged 95.
Neil

By: Rosalie inglis

Rosalie inglis — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:03:54 +0000

Cripps Sons @ Company Ltd.

I have to say Marilyn that I am not able to put a face to your name. (sorry)I am however familiar with all the names you mentioned.Do you remember Mrs Osburn who was the Buyer for the Ladies fashions? She is now not far off 90 and living in Southport and as you would expect still very smart!They were good days….I was often invited by Miss Delany for coffee and cake in the work room on a Saturday morning! I forget now why I had that privilege but a privilege it really was. Kind regards Rosalie.

By: marilyn meads (nee hastings)

marilyn meads (nee hastings) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:03:09 +0000

i worked at cripps 1965-1969.miiss flanaghan was my “superviser” I remember Maureen,miss delaney,miss marsdon,mrs gillybrand,miss bullock,miss danson & many more. I bought a coat from the 20-30 shop (rosalie)for my then fiance (now husband) degree ceremony.

By: Peter Critten

Peter Critten — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:23:13 +0000

I’m told that an ancestor of mine, Charles Robert Critten, worked at Cripps store (possibly even as Manager) before his death in 1945.
I would be very interested in any further information which anyone may have relating to Charles and his time at Cripps.

Peter
Manchester

By: Anthony from Liverpool

Anthony from Liverpool — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:40:58 +0000

Anyone body wishing to see a little of the old glamour of Cripps please visit Waterstones in Bold Street, there are some nice little oddments still to be spotted

By: rosalie inglis

rosalie inglis — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:42:17 +0000

If you are interested I worked as a fashion buyer for Cripps young customers from 1963 to 1970 ish. I am also still in contact with the ladies fashion buyer from the same time. I well remember Miss Delaney.Would be happy to talk about it.

By: Jill Bennett (nee Kirkham)

Jill Bennett (nee Kirkham) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:05:09 +0000

My Grandmother Edith Findley and her sister Jessie Findley who were born in the 1890s both worked at Cripps. My Grandmother was a superb dressmaker and tailoress who made all my coats skirts and suits well into the 1970s. I never pass the building without thinking about them both.

By: Judy Bird

Judy Bird — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:12:46 +0000

I still possess a little black day jacket bought from Cripps in the 1930s/40s by my grandmother - the Cripps, Bold Sreet label still intact inside. I have worn it occasionally over the years and never parted with it because of its timeless style.