Thursday, 27 December 2018

Wood Stuart, Outfitter


When I was a lad at prep school the uniform was supplied by a shop called J Wood Stuart, 19 Howard Street, Belfast.

Their motto was for man and man junior.

I have unearthed a receipt dated the 3rd July, 1972, for the following:-

  • One Brackenber House blazer     @ £6.55
  • One B/H tie                                  @ £0.55
  • One B/H cap                                @ £0.95
  • Discount                                           £0.15
  • TOTAL                                             £7.90
According to my Bank of England inflation calculator, that is about £80 in today's money.

The young Brackenbrian in the image below must have been en route to or from a Games Day, because we wore shirts and ties.

A Brackenbrian wearing uniform

Incidentally, they weren't overly generous with the discount!

First published in August, 2011.
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4 comments:

  1. Gavin Bamford16 August 2011 at 17:51

    They used to 'mount' your medals and also supply wooden army plaques. Gavin

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  2. Tony Baker,MBE17 August 2011 at 17:05

    At least still trading in the Parsons & Parsons shop.
    Does a good job courtmounting gongs.

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  3. Derek Beech28 December 2018 at 11:07

    Alas with the retirement of Brian, due to ill health. Wood Stuart’s is now gone. Incidentally so is Parsons.

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  4. Malcolm Bell27 April 2022 at 22:43

    Moved back to NI in November and unearthed a commemorative plaque presented to my Dad 'For Marshalling Services' in 1970. He was the Sector Marshal for the hairpin at Kirkiston - home of the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland. The plaque was supplied by J Wood Stuart of 19 Howard St, Belfast.

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