Every day since 1877 a siren has rung out at one o’clock across Sheffield city centre from the premises of H.L. Brown, Sheffield’s much-loved jewellers. Our photos show the early days of the store in the 1800s through to more recent times.
Now it’s time to ring in a new era.
H. L. Brown has announced the change of ownership of its Barker’s Pool showroom. It is thanking customers for more than 165 years of support with a major jewellery sale, running until the end of June.
Luxury watches, fine jewellery, diamonds and gifts are included in the sale before the store becomes part of the Loupe luxury jewellery and watch portfolio, backed by the Beaverbrooks Group.
1. Early days
The store and offices of H. L Brown Jewellers, Sheffield, in the 1930s Photo: Submitted
3. 1967
The premises of H. L. Brown jewellers at the top of Fargate, Sheffield, on August 10, 1967 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. New shop
The official opening of the H.L. Brown new shop in Barker's Pool, Sheffield, was performed by TV star, Jan Francis, when she was welcomed by Mr Michael Frampton (managing director and great grandson of the founder) Jan was wearing £250,000 of jewellery for the visit on May 2, 1986 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers