Clarks Village is an outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, England. It was established in 1993 on the site of old C&J Clark factory buildings.
 The paved walkway and village setting with shops on either side | |
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| Location | Street, Somerset, England |
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| Opening date | 14 August 1993 |
| Owner | Landsec |
| No. of stores and services | 93 |
| Website | clarksvillage |
History
editIn the 19th century Cyrus Clark started a business in sheepskin rugs, later joined by his brother James, who introduced the production of woollen slippers, and later, boots and shoes.[1] However, shoes are no longer manufactured there.
Clarks Village opened on 14 August 1993 and gained over two million visitors in its first year.[2][3] It grew to include over 90 high street and designer retailers, as well as a number of coffee shops, restaurants and fast food chains.[4] The site is owned and managed by Land Securities Group Plc. Each year the range of shops and brands available changes.[5][6] Many family events take place during the year with activities and school holiday activities.[7] Clarks Village selects a charity of the year to support and Somerset Rural Youth Project was its chosen charity for 2016.[8]
Gallery
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Clarks factory chimney -
Northside car park entrance -
Shops in Clarks Village
References
edit- ^ Scott, Shane (1995). The hidden places of Somerset. Aldermaston: Travel Publishing Ltd. p. 82. ISBN 1-902007-01-8.
- ^ Claire Violette Herbaux (13 August 2018). "Photos show 25 years of Clarks Village outlet shopping centre". Somerset Live. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ Roger Tredre (16 October 1994). "Passion for price-cutting ignites a nation of shoppers". The Observer. London.
- ^ "REALM corporate brochure" (PDF). REALM. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2011.
- ^ "More big brands open in Clarks Village in Street | Central Somerset Gazette". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Superdry to open new store in Somerset | Western Gazette". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ Village, Clarks (13 July 2016). "Summer Family Fun at Clarks Village – UPDATED 11 Aug. – Clarks Village". Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ^ "Somerset Rural Youth Project named as Clarks Village charity partner 2016". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 13 September 2016.