Cliff Ton 10,557 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 C & A was on Lister Gate where H & M are now, although H & M only occupy part of what was C & A. The other half was sold off as separate units. Also, C & A had the place rebuilt in the early 70s; same location but different building. This is the earlier C & A. And the later version when it had been rebuilt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,414 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 #26 Thanks CT. That fits in with what I remember. My recollections of the inside of the shop are clearer than its exterior! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 C&A is still alive and well in much of Europe, in fact I walked past one in Cannes the other day. I bought a few things in the Lister Gate store in the 60s but was put off when I'd bought a woollen suit (jacket and mini skirt) and the first time I wore it I got a rash around my legs, above the knee. I discovered there were tiny creatures living in the hem. Yuk! It went straight back to the store for a refund. Don't think I ever shopped in there again. I had a friend who was a window-dresser there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Lovely big C&A in Barcelona. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Most large cities throughout Europe have them. I've seen and frequented several in Germany ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Celia 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 4/15/2010 at 1:26 PM, Limey said: You KNOW them? I dated Barbara for a short while! If you know how to contact her, let me know! I worked at the store at the time and knew her father, but haven’t heard about her for many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,107 Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hi Celia a very warm welcome If you worked at Coats an Hats in the 60s we must have met at sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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