M&S Archive Timelines

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Timelines

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Covering key milestone moments in M&S history, our timelines give an overview of changes and developments within each theme.

We’re always working on new timelines, so watch this space. If there’s a theme that you’d like us to explore, let us know and we’ll see what we can do.

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Clothing Design

Discover the story of clothing design at M&S.

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Kidswear and Schoolwear

From newborns to young adults, childrenswear at M&S.

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Colleague Uniform

Looking sharp on the shop floor for over 140 years.

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Womenswear

How M&S has dressed generations of women from head to toe.

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Employee Welfare

How we have engaged with, and provided for, colleagues since 1884.

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Lingerie

Providing secret support since 1926.

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The M&S Story

Discover the remarkable story of Marks & Spencer.

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Food

From covering the basics to making every day delicious – how our food has developed since 1884.

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Advertising and Branding

Evolving our brand and advertising since 1884.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

M&S doing the right thing since 1884.

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Menswear

How we’ve clothed men since the 1920s – from basic workwear to the latest fabric innovations.

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Homeware

How M&S has been making a house a home since 1884.

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Discover

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Learning

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  • Higher Education
  • Community
  • Past Projects

What's On

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  • News

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