M&S Archive
Address
Michael Marks Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9LP
Opening times
Monday-Friday and second Saturday of every month 10am-4pm. Bank Holidays - closed
Explore over 140 years of M&S
Featuring unique artefacts, historic garments, films and photographs from the archive collection, our exhibition tracks the journey of M&S from market stall to Penny Bazaar to international retailer. M&S is woven into the fabric of the UK – from the clothes we wear to the food we eat.
Which of your M&S favourites will you discover?
With new displays and interactive exhibits, our exhibition is full of opportunities to get closer to the collection and experience the M&S story for yourself. Go shopping in our Penny Bazaar, try on fashions of the past in the Design Studio, take a seat and enjoy our film collection in the cinema area and find out more about the people that make M&S so special.
It’s totally free to visit, the exhibition is open Monday-Friday and the second Saturday of every month 10am-4pm for our family-friendly Sparky Saturday events, we’re closed on bank holidays.
The Archive is on the Western Campus of the University of Leeds, just north of Leeds city centre. We’re located in the Michael Marks Building.
More information on the M&S Archive website.
Events and exhibitions at M&S Archive
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Summer Styling
13 June 2026 10am-4pm
It’s summer holiday season, and time for a new M&S summer campaign. As Creative Director...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Finishing Touches
11 July 2026 10am-4pm
Take inspiration from the archive to create your own 3D badge or keyring. Design and...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Perfect Prints
8 August 2026 10am-4pm
Take a closer look at printed fabrics in the Archive and join our expert printer...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: The Science of Schoolwear
12 September 2026 10am-4pm
Back to school time – new school uniform needs to work as hard as you...
M&S Archive
Free
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Talk
Heritage Open Days: Fashion on Film
16 September 2026 10.30am-3.30pm
We’re marking 100 years of M&S fashion with the opportunity to see a selection of...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Looking Good
10 October 2026 10am-4pm
Can you design a shop window that will wow the crowds? Learn what it takes...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Have a Go at Half Term
29 October 2026 10am-4pm
Come join the fun at the Archive’s bureau de change! Design your own currency and...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Christmas Crafternoon
14 November 2026 10am-4pm
Discover the amazing archive collection with exciting hands-on activities led by some brilliant Yorkshire crafters,...
M&S Archive
Free
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Drop-in activity, Family, Take part
Sparky Saturdays: Christmas Jumper Day
12 December 2026 10am-4pm
Get into the festive spirit and end the year in style! Create a design for...
M&S Archive
Free