Private company
Robbs
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Former department store in Hexham
Robbs was a mid-size department store in Hexham, latterly owned by Beales. It was established in 1818 by William Robb a lace trader from Fife and subsequently managed for the next 169 years in an unbroken father to son line for six generations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industryretail1
- HeadquartersHexham1
- Websitewww.beales.co.uk
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Robbs was a mid-size department store in Hexham, latterly owned by Beales. It was established in 1818 by William Robb a lace trader from Fife and subsequently managed for the next 169 years in an unbroken father to son line for six generations.2
Timeline
- 1818Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.beales.co.uk1
- WikipediaRobbs
- WikidataQ7341083
Sources
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- 1WikidataRobbs on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaRobbs on Wikipedia
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