Three members of the family that founded Busby's department store are set to share their memories with the public.

Ernest Busby founded the store in 1908 and it went on to dominate Manningham Lane until its closure in the mid 1970s.

In a wonderful trip down memory lane, three of Ernest's grandchildren will exchange memories of the store at Bradford Industrial Museum on Sunday.

Arthur, Gerald and Eric helped run their father's store and it is their children, Paul Busby, Pat Laycock and Amy Booth, who will be speaking at the Industrial Museum.

Mrs Laycock, who now lives in Addingham, said: "Our grandfather played a big part in our lives. He was a wonderful character - a very loving grandfather. In terms of the business, he was brave, adventurous and go-ahead in his approach. They gave it their all and every penny went into the business.

"We all worked very hard at the store and no-one was a slacker. If you had a job, you jolly well got on with it. It was an old-fashioned family business, but there was no favouritism."

Mrs Booth, another of Ernest's granddaughters, who lives in Wilsden, said: "This exhibition has given us the chance to meet people who worked at the store, or their relations. It's provided some wonderful memories.

"I worked at the store between 1957 and 1963 in the staff office. The sale days I particularly remember because I did like going to help on the counter. It was always a bit hectic, but fun."

Many happy memories have already been posted on the Memories Wall at the exhibition.

Paul Busby, Ernest's grandson, said: "The number of memories posted is remarkable. Many of them are very heartfelt."

Mr Busby recalled how the store used to provide haircuts for less than a shilling. He said: "Mr Light was in charge of the hairdressers shop and he had nine chairs on the go at the time."

He said the Santa's Grottos had also been a popular feature, and remembered how Doris, who was in charge of the despatches department, had also doubled as Mother Christmas during the Grotto events.

The Memories are Made of This' event is part of the museum's exhibition, which brings the history of the store to life with pictures and memorabilia. The exhibition runs until Sunday, February 24. Former staff and customers are also coming from across the country to share their memories of working or shopping at Busby's, including one lady flying in from the Isle of Man.

Sunday's event will involve two 45-minute talks, starting at 2pm and 3.15pm, by Jean Marshall, formerly Miss Denby of the staff office in the 1940s and 1950s. People will have the chance to meet the Busby family in the exhibition area between 2pm and 4pm.