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John Ben
SNOW
Joined in 1910 from the USA. "Surefire" headed the buying office for 25 years. Famous for spectacular store openings and for visiting stores and suppliers in his Rolls-Royce.
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William Lawrence
STEPHENSON
The only Briton on the original team, Bill is credited with turning the five-and-ten into "Woolies". He took FWW to the top of the stock market. Director 1909-23, MD 1923-31. Chairman 1931-1947.
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Frank Winfield
WOOLWORTH
Sole architect of the British chain in 1909, which was his only overseas opening. Paid £1 a year in cash to be Chairman. Chose the first Board and early store locations personally. Loved England and the English.
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Jennie WOOLWORTH
(née Creighton)
Canadian seamstress who married Frank in 1876 and assisted in his first stores. Was his "rock". Witnessed the papers that established Woolworth UK. Disliked the trappings of wealth of her later life.
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Charles Heiman
HUBBARD
American Manager hired to set up the first store in Liverpool and train store managers. As the company grew, "Charlie" rose to become Deputy Chairman in the 1930s, but preferred a good round of golf !
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Byron De Witt MILLER
Rose from the ranks - an errand boy in the 1890s, by 1908 was Superintendent (Area Mgr) for New York. Founder Director of the British Woolies from 1909. In 1921 returned to US as parent co. Treasurer (FD). President 1931-1935.
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Fred Moore WOOLWORTH
Cousin of the founder who worked his way from the stockroom to manage the Woolworths in 6th Avenue, New York. Frank persuaded him to lead the British adventure. He was the first UK MD from 1909-23 and got the subsidiary off to a great start.
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