The prominent brand, known throughout the North West, and official Rolex dealer, will be known as Loupe from tomorrow.
Loupe, which markets itself as “home to fine jewellery and renowned luxury watch brands” is part of Beaverbrooks, which took over Whittles several years ago.
Take a look at some of the pictures of Whittles over the years we have found in our archive.
5. Work experience 2013
In 2013, Seve Carrel, 15, was interested in having a career in jewllery at Whittles Jewellers, Preston | nw
6. Olympic clock
Barbara Cronin of Whittles Jewellers, Preston, with Olympic countdown clock in 2012 | NW
7. Safe doors 2008
Barry Douthwaite, horolgist, workshop manager at Whittles Jewellers in 2008 pictured in the new safe doors where one only opens when the other is closed. | nw
8. Refurb 2008
In 2008 manager William Bode posed inside Whittles Jewellers shop on the corner of Mount Street and Fishergate, which had had a refurbishment | nm