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1884

Peacock's Penny Bazaars established 1884...

Albert Frank Peacock founded the company in Warrington, Cheshire in 1884; a true Victorian Penny Bazaar selling anything and everything.

His founding principle of value helped Peacocks develop a successful business that continued to grow throughout the twentieth century.

In 1940, Albert's son, Harold, moved the business to its current home in Cardiff.

OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLE VALUE

A commitment that helped shape the business from the very beginning.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Growing into clothes...

During the following years Peacocks continued to establish itself as a value-for-money retailer.

From the mid 1990s onward Peacocks experienced significant development and growth and a greater emphasis on fashion, which helped to propel the brand to even greater success in today's market.

1884 THE BEGINNING

Founded in Warrington, Cheshire.

1940 CARDIFF

The business moved to Cardiff.

1990s FASHION

A greater emphasis on fashion and growth.

ESTABLISHED 1884

From Victorian Penny Bazaar to value-for-money fashion retailer.