Thomas J Hughes was born in 1888 and served his apprenticeship as a draper at Audley House, then owned by Owen Owen.
Jun 3 2008
by Tina Miles, Liverpool Echo



In October 1912 he set up his own business, TJ Hughes, at the corner of London Road and Norton Street.

People flocked for bargains, with shoppers snapping up items such as a bed for 19s 11d (99p).

Source: Liverpool Echo