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Foundation year
John Barbour opens J Barbour & Sons in 5 Market Place, South Shields -
First Catalog
Malcolm Barbour produced the first mail order catalogue. -
Changes
J Barbour & Sons became J Barbour & Sons Ltd with John Barbour as Chairman and Jack and Malcolm as joint Managing directors -
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Family Business
Jack Barbour resigned and Malcolm Barbour was appointed Chairman. Duncan Barbour, Malcolm’s only son joined the business. -
Motorcycling
Barbour introduced a motorcycling range, Barbour suits were worn by virtually every British International team from 1936 to 1977 when Barbour pulled out of the motorcycle clothing market. -
War
Barbour developed the Ursula suit which became standard issue for members of the Submarine Service. -
Changes
Barbour moved to the Simonside Trading Estate on the outskirts of South Shields and built a manufacturing plant. Duncan Barbour died age 48 and Malcolm Barbour again took over the business with Nancy and her son John Barbour age 19. -
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New members
Malcolm Barbour died age 83 and Nancy Barbour took over the role of Chairman with John as Managing Director.
John Barbour died suddenly leaving behind his young widow Margaret. Margaret was immediately made a member of the Board of Directors. -
Royal
1 April Barbour received the first Royal warrant from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. -
Barbour International
The first lightweight thornproof short riding jacket – the Bedale – was designed.
The distinctive black and gold Barbour International badge was first seen on the famous motorcycling jacket of the same name. -
New factory
Barbour moved into a new factory in Simonside where the company remains to the present day. -
Queen
1 January - Barbour received the second Royal Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen. -
Beaufort jacket
The Beaufort jacket designed by Margaret Barbour featured in the catalogue for the first time. -
Barbour Trust
The Barbour Trust was set up to support local and national projects and community issues. Margaret Barbour donated 20% of her shares in the company to The Barbour Trust. -
Award
In June 1991 Margaret Barbour was honoured with the award of Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to industry. -
Dame Commander
Margaret Barbour was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year’s Honour’s List. -
IPC Shooting Awards
Barbour won the Best Shooting Clothing Product at the IPC Shooting Awards for the Northumberland range designed by Lord James Percy. -
Sponsor
Barbour sponsor Newcastle Falcons rugby team, as the official partner for off the field attire. Dressing players, coaches and management of the Newcastle team whose ground is located just north of the Barbour HQ. -
Collaboration
Barbour launches its first collaboration with British luxury vehicle manufacturer Land Rover. The clothing and accessories collection launched in AW14 for both men and women. -
New collaboration
Barbour launch a womenswear collaboration with the ALEXACHUNG brand.
