The tunnel under Deansgate and Santa's grotto - memories of Kendals' golden days
Kendals proudly stood on Deansgate for over 170 years before it was renamed House of Fraser. During the department store's time, many Greater Manchester families have walked through its doors - to shop work and dine - with generations making memories in the building.
When the Harrods group, and therefore Kendals, was taken over by House of Fraser in 1959, the store continued trading as Kendals until 2005, when the House of Fraser name was adopted. Despite this, many Mancunians still refer to the department store as Kendals to this day. Jacqui commented: “In the early sixties there was an advert in the MEN for Kendals for staff to be on permanent call for the twice yearly sales. I was still at school but applied and was accepted. The whole of the first day was staff training. At first I was in Glass and China, but after that, knitwear. I really enjoyed working there.”
“However, some ladies asked for advice on sizes or fit, so I had to seem very experienced!! I enjoyed it immensely and remember it well. Possibly 1963/66. Loved to shop there even if only to look around.” Richard commented: “Christmas at Kendals in the 50s was a magic time, went there every year with Mum and Dad, remember getting a ViewMaster from the toy department as one of my presents -wonderful times!!” Linda added: “My auntie used to take me to look at the toys at Christmas and I remember the tunnel.”
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