Charles Moody founded his optician and jewellery business in Crewe back in 1883 at No. 6 High Street. The combination of the two trades was not uncommon in those days and we still have a box of assorted glass eyes in our archive! Business flourished and in 1898 they moved to the top of High Street where Moody’s remained until 1999.
In between times, Frank Moody became the 2nd generation of the family to join the company, taking over in 1941. Moody’s played a large and interesting part during WW2 when they enlarged workshops to accommodate watchmakers tasked with repairing Omega watches used by R.A.F. pilots and navigators. In 1947 Frank’s son Peter became the 3rd generation to enter the business running the shop with his wife Olive and, with son Carl Moody.
Fast forward to 2023 marked the 140th anniversary of Moody’s now established as one of the leading independent jewellers in the country. In 2024 the shop underwent a fantastic full re-fit giving us a bright, welcoming and contemporary environment for our customers.
Here, Managing Director, Carl Moody, reflects on the company’s success and looks forward to the Moody’s upcoming 150th anniversary.
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