The History of Harrison & Dunn
The original Mr Harrison and Mr Dunn partnership dates back to 1924, when Mr Dunn started work as an apprentice at a store called Duncomb & Co Ltd. The partnership was a strong one and in 1930 they set up shop together and Harrison & Dunn was born. The two gentlemen worked together until Mr Harrison retired in 1955. However, it was not until 2004 that Mr Dunn, aged 94, stopped working in the store, although he actually retired in 1990!
The founder Mr Dunn had two children, Sheila and Richard. Sheila worked in the Stamford store from the age of 12 and Richard also did the same. Sheila married Michael Lee in 1961 and Michael became Richard’s business partner until 2004 when both Michael and Sheila retired. Their Son, Andrew, also worked for the business until 1994.
Richard Dunn stills works for the business that is now run by his two Sons David and John.
In 2020 the company had been in business for 90 years.
Harrison & Dunn
Our Story
1924
THE BEGINNING
- The original Mr Harrison and Mr Dunn partnership begins
1930
FOUNDED
- They set up Harrison & Dunn together
1955
RETIREMENT
- Mr Harrison retired
1961
NEW PARTNER
- Sheila Dunn marries Michael Lee & Michael became Richard Dunn’s business partner
1990
RETIREMENT
- Mr Dunn retired
2004
RETIREMENT
- Both Michael & Sheila retire
2004
END OF AN ERA
- Mr Dunn stops working in the store age 94!
2021
TODAY
- The store is owned and run by Richard Dunn along with his two son’s David and John
1924
THE BEGINNING
- The original Mr Harrison and Mr Dunn partnership begins
1930
FOUNDED
- They set up Harrison & Dun together
1955
RETIREMENT
- Mr Harrison retired
1990
RETIREMENT
- Mr Dunn Retired
2004
END OF AN ERA
- Mr Dunn stops working in the store age 94!
2021
TODAY
- The store is owned and run by Richard Dunn along with his two son’s David and John
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