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Our business: history and development |
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Top Hat was founded in 1967
when Mike (Snr) and Pat Moran opened their first shop in Kingsley Road, Hounslow. Mike had started in dry cleaning while
still at school, starting at ‘Welcome Laundry’ in Isleworth and moving on to ‘Reliable Cleaners’ in
Feltham.
By the time he left school,
Mike was already an old hand at dry cleaning and was soon ready to open his own business. Mike
was joined by his wife Pat as they built the business together and although it meant long hours and hard work, they were committed
to establishing the Top Hat name as the best in the industry.
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| Top Hat Chiswick, June 1968 |
A year later, Top Hat Chiswick was launched on the High Road opposite Turnham Green and other shops were added: in Isleworth,
Crystal Palace and Hounslow, with eight Top Hat shops intotal across the late '60's and early '70's.
During this time other family members joined the Top Hat team to ensure that the commitment to service was always maintained.
Sons Paul and Mike both did the dry cleaning apprenticeship, with Mike eventually taking
over the operation from Mum and Dad in 1984.
Since then Mike has continued to provide the combination of quality cleaning
and first-class service that had seen Top Hat endure and succeed while competitors came and went over the years.
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| Our first shop, Top Hat Hounslow, 1967 |
Lease issues lead Mike to look for new premises, and when Dennis
and Pat, owners of Beacon Dry Cleaners on Devonshire Road, decided to move on, a deal was quickly agreed.
Refurbishment took place in Summer 2007 with the shop-front and equipment
upgraded and, most importantly, an Auto Valet 24-hour collection system being installed. By October the refit was completed, the
new shop was fully operational and Mike Moran ready for business again.
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| Top Hat Devonshire Road, 2007 |
So, with 40 years under the belt and Devonshire Road up-and-running, Mike Moran continues the Top Hat tradition of quality
dry cleaning and the best possible service.
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To deliver top quality dry cleaning every time
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To provide the best possible customer service
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To offer a welcoming, friendly face to everyone
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To contribute to the local Chiswick community
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TOP HAT CLEANERS - 020 8995 9813
20, Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2HD.
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