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Thompsons of Peterborough

  • Early Days

    Early Days

    Briefly Mr Cornelius Fortune Thompson came to Peterborough in 1889, and started his business as a draper. Early successes meant that ...
  • Post-war Years, 1945-1956

    Post-war Years, 1945-1956

    Restrictions Trade at Robert Sayle Peterborough remained adequate after the conclusion of the Second World War. The store may well have ...
  • The War Years, 1939-1945

    The War Years, 1939-1945

    Strains of War It is fair to say that Robert Sayle Peterborough got off relatively lightly during the Second World War. ...
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