Saturday 31st July 1999:
Philip Robinson Menswear Have Opened A Shop In Warminster. The shop is at 25 High Street, Warminster (the former optician’s premises).
The business is a traditional and classic mens outfitters and has other shops in Trowbridge and Devizes. Made-to-measure is offered, as is the hire of wedding suits and evening wear.
Philip Robinson opened his first shop in 1986. The manager then was Derek Stimpson, who now owns the business. Derek Stimpson acquired the business when Philip Robinson died in 1993. Derek expanded the business in 1996.
Derek Stimpson is a qualified tailor and fitter, having worked previously as a visiting tailor for Hectory Powe. He visited bank managers, solicitors and doctors, and others, in their work places, offering them convenience.
Philip Robinson Menswear “For the finest gifts and finest value” trade at 12 Silver Street, Trowbridge, telephone 01225 752897; Unit 1, The Old Swan Yard, Devizes, telephone 01380 729212; and 25 High Street, Warminster, telephone 01985 847757.