| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO. ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
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| 101 | Preference shares | 19[26], green | #1453 | VF | £30 |
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| 104x | Preference shares of 1927 | 19[27], mauve, cancelled | #298 | VF | £30 |
Freeman, Hardy and Willis Ltd
Formed in 1875 for the retail of shoes. Became one of the best known chain stores with shoe shops in most towns of the United Kingdom. Acquired by Sears in 1929 but the name was retained as Freeman Hardy & Willis and the FHW monogram. The name finally disappeared from the high street in 1996.
Capital £525,000 in 6% Preference shares of £1 and £525,000 Ordinary shares of £1. Increased in 1927 by amended the Preference shares to £275,000 Preference shares, £250,000 Preference shares of 1925 and £250,000 Preference shares of 1927.
1875