History
Henri-Lloyd Limited was founded in 1963 in Manchester by Angus Lloyd and Henri Strzelecki, who became known as "Mr Henri" or "Waterproof Henry."
Strzelecki was a soldier in the Polish Army during World War II. In 1946, Strzelecki was awarded both Polish and British military medals. Settling in Manchester at the end of the Second World War, Strzelecki or ”Mr Henri” as he became known, studied textiles and design before working with local clothing companies in Manchester.
In 1985, Strzelecki was given the Member of the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This followed in 1986 and 1987 by two Queen's Awards for Export Achievement.
Henri Strzelecki died December 26, 2012, aged 87.
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