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The Edge of Time: War Time Child to Accidental Retailer

The Edge of Time: War Time Child to Accidental Retailer


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John Pellowe's future changed overnight from building to retail. After a tragedy and split in the family firm, a small inherited shop went on to become one of the most successful retail stores in Britain: Housing Units. Charting events from pre-war Oldham to the present day, The Edge of Time tells the story of the founder of one of the North West's most famous home furnishing stores. A humorous and often poignant book, John Pellowe's autobiography reveals how much things have changed in the furniture industry and touches on luck, timing - and good practice: Housing Units had a turnover of around GBP165 in its first week in 1959 which had increased to over GBP20million when John retired as managing director in 2000 and all this was built without incurring any debt! From innocent childhood days to tragedy, from the whirlwind of owning a new enterprise to getting married, growing the business and having a family whilst simultaneously rushing around Europe and the UK buying stock - time has always been in short supply for John Pellowe as he has tried to achieve more than others. The Edge of Time is a touching life story that clearly demonstrates how much things have changed over the years in both commerce and life itself. It will appeal to fans of autobiographies and success stories.

About the Author :
After a WW2 childhood, John completed a joinery apprenticeship in the family building business. He enlisted in the National Service before embarking on several months of globetrotting which was interrupted by the sudden death of his father. John then went on to create one of the UK's finest companies, purely by fate, chance, risk, the dream to succeed and a lot of hard graft.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781780880822
  • Publisher: Troubador Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Matador
  • Height: 234 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1780880820
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2012
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: War Time Child to Accidental Retailer


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