The History of “Mr. Fred’s”
Founded 1906
QUINTON THOMAS SIMMONS (1872 – 1959)
Served his apprenticeship as a barber shop in The High, Oxford. Returned to Exeter after working at Oxford and Chesterfield and founded his own barber’s shop.
1906 – 1915 29 Paul Street
1916 – 1917 10 Goldsmith Street
1918 – 1921 Cullompton
1922 – 1931 105 Sidwell Street
1932 – 1933 91 Hollaway Street (Corner of Quay Lane)
1934 – 1945 30 Magdalen Street
GORDON CECIL BAGWELL (1912 – 1985) STEPSON OF Q.T.SIMMONS
Served his apprenticeship as a hairdresser in London during the 1930’s.
Worked in Bartholomew Street between 1934 and 1939 until called into H.M.Forces, with the Royal Tank Regiment, 8th Armp, in the Second World War. Returned to Exeter in 1945 to take over the business from his step-father.
1946 – 1967 30 Magdalen Street
1957 – 1981 81 Sidwell Street (additional premises)
1967 – 1985 52 South Street
FREDERICK GEORGE THOMAS
Served apprenticeship with C.G.Bagwell and took over the business upon his death in 1985.
KEVIN MICHAEL TREGALE
Served apprenticeship with C.G. Bagwell from 1977 to 1980 and took over the business from F.G.Thomas upon his retirement in 1997.
About Mr Fred’s
Mr Fred’s is the longest established barber shop in Exeter. We offer a friendly, professional service as traditional barbers. We are a family run business and I have been running the business since 1998. My daughter, Kristy, has been with me since she qualified in 2008.
Find Us
Address
52 South Street
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE