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M&S Archive

Tourist attraction β€’ Museum β€’ Archive

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Free entry. Worthy to visit if you are fans of M&S. The archie would like to demonstrate the core value of M&S and the inclusion of local farmers and people of different races. There is a tiny cinema playing old advertisement of M&S of different decades. There is a corner for old M&S clothes you ca... People often mention visit, history, archive, interesting,


Address

University of Leeds, Michael Marks Building, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9LP, United Kingdom

Website

archive.marksandspencer.com

Contact

+44 20 8718 2800

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (111 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10β€―am to 4β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 10β€―am to 4β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 10β€―am to 4β€―pm
  • Thursday: 10β€―am to 4β€―pm
  • Friday: 10β€―am to 4β€―pm
  • Saturday: Closed

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  • 5/5 K s. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 216 reviews
    Free entry. Worthy to visit if you are fans of M&S. The archie would like to demonstrate the core value of M&S and the inclusion of local farmers and people of different races. There is a tiny cinema playing old advertisement of M&S of different decades. There is a corner for old M&S clothes you can try on and take photo with the special backdrops. There are magazines fixed along with the collection exhibited. It is cool. And there are some gifts exclusive to M&S archive that you can buy near the reception. As a Hongkonger, it is so nice to visit the achieve because there are also M&S in Hong Kong. I suggest a little collection for the M&S history in other parts of the world. Yes, the shirt I was on when I took the flight to UK is M&S.😭 So many memories....
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ruijie SK C. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 265 reviews
    It’s small, but there was so much to see and learn in every corner and on every panel. I enjoyed watching the ads from the 50s to 00s, and reading the stories of how M&S had been a part of people’s lives and cherished memories through the years. You could pick up a retro ad poster in the gift shop, and even the receipt is wonderfully nostalgic.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 36 reviews
    I took my 4 year old for an event as part of the University of Leeds' "Be Curious" event. The staff were really friendly, helpful and welcoming. The exhibits and activities were great and interactive which made it accessible for both myself and my 4 year old.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Elisa B. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 194 reviews
    What a lovely surprise for the whole family. Very well hidden on the Leeds University Campus, you really need to know it's there. Free entrance for this small but full of informations and displays museum. I was very impressed by the accessibility for special needs visitors. Sensory backpack available with fidgety toy, heardefenders, and much more. Free refreshments room. Lots to do and see with many interactive corners for adults and children. Loved the dress up section with authentic M&S vintage clothing. We will go back and tell family and friends of this amazing place
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jean J. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 207 reviews
    Wow..loved it! A step back in time..I especially loved the old tv ads..so funny now! Wonderful to see fashion through the decades, and how M&S evolved.. Well worth a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alan S. M. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 254 reviews
    Lovely brand museum with things to interest visitors of all ages - from the history of the business and its products to past advertising and even original and reproduction clothes from past eras for you to try on and be photographed in! πŸ˜ƒ In the spirit of the founding family's hospitality & philanthropy, it also provides free hot and cold drinks and biscuits to visitors. Best found using the Heritage Trail map you can download via the link on its website.

  • 5/5 Rosh C. 4 years ago on Google
    Attended the recent event Raise Your Glasses. We have been to several sessions held at M&S Archives. Always well organised informative and enjoyable. Top marks to the wine presenter and other staff members present. They were extremely helpful to us. Wine presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about the varied wines offered by M&S. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you have not been before. Beautiful display of M&S windows through the decades. Definitely a trip down memory lane and changing fashions.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 John B. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 206 reviews
    The archive was full of different items which were mostly donated...We spent about 45 mins looking around and to be fair, there was some interesting items on display ...It would have been nice to sit and have some refreshments available to enjoy..

  • 5/5 Frankie C. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 31 reviews
    Very insightful look into the most famous Great British retailer. Beautifully presented, warm, light and comfortable museum/archive. And not to forget that it’s free entry. A little off piste but set in a peaceful area of the university campus. Highly interesting to also find out about the lives of some incredible people that have worked for the company over its many years in existence. Definitely worth the short walk from the city centre.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alistair M. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    Lovely look back at M&S over the years, amazing social history
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michele H. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating visit. Staff very helpful and gave me some information about how labels have changed over the years and how you can date a garment by the label.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lynn H. 4 years ago on Google
    Afternoon wine tasting at the M&S archive was informative and fun.All the staff were friendly and approachable. We tasted 6 wines and had nibbles to go with them. We also had the chance to look around the M&S archive display afterwards which was really interesting too. This was a free event! Very impressed. Thanks to all.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Diane W. 1 month ago on Google β€’ 61 reviews New
    Very informative talk. Lots of exhibits to see and lits of items that can be handled too.

  • 4/5 Charlotte W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really interesting little archive. Many beautiful items. Busier than I expected which was good. The old adverts were really entertaining and funny. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Alan D. 1 year ago on Google
    As someone who has worn Marks and Spencer clothes throughout my working life it was a great place to indulge myself in history...BUT..there was also a group of young kids who were enjoying joing in the activities and quizzes available so not just for nostalgic guests. It is FREE.

  • 5/5 Janet I. 9 months ago on Google
    A great place to visit if in leeds, butwould not go especially . A look back in time and very interesting for the older generation. Free entry.

  • 5/5 Alice P. 4 years ago on Google
    I visited the M&S archives to learn about the history of the business and how it has progressed over the years. I found the staff very enthusiastic and Nicola went above and beyond by taking my email address and sending further photographs and information based on my specific interests. I would definitely recommend a visit!

  • 5/5 Wendy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant look at the history of an institution we grew up with. Not too overwhelming & set out in an easy viewing way.

  • 5/5 john h. 1 year ago on Google
    Really informative and well laid out. Excellent building. Worth the time to see the history

  • 5/5 Valerie F. 1 year ago on Google
    I thoroughly enjoyed M/S museum it very interesting lots of information plus nicely priced sovereigns ,it certainly took me back in time πŸ‘


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