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Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations.
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6 Stories
![Marks and Spencer store, Leeds Briggate, 1934](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/grpl-mylearning/resources/m-and-s-leeds-briggate-stores/leeds-briggate-1934_crop_280x190.jpg)
M&S - Homegrown Expansion in Leeds
Modernisation in Leeds stores from the 1930s
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![Marks & Spencer Canterbury Staff: Firefighting Team 1944](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/grpl-mylearning/resources/m-and-s-staff-wartime-stories/canterbury-staff-1944_280x190.jpg)
M&S and the War Effort - Staff Stories
A melted cash float, firefighting ladies and wartime staff bulletins
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M&S Making a Mark - Michael Marks
A refugee from Russian Poland sets up stall in Leeds market - the founder's story
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M&S Making a Mark - Simon Marks
Innovative leader who made M&S the high street name it is today
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![M&S Penny Bazaars](https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/grpl-mylearning/resources/mands-penny-bazaars/7p3JBjel9BnBNpkNcUPm27JZg28Q2tGx0UAQ7MSA_280x190.jpeg)
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M&S First Department Stores
Transforming the shopping experience from the 1930s onwards
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