| Birthplace | Dowlais, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Birthdate | September 7, 1925 |
| Education | Attended Marshall’s School, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales until 1932; mainly self-taught in design. Served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service. |
| Family | Married Bernard Albert Ashley in 1949; children: Jane, David, Nick and Emma |
| Career Highlights | 1945-52: Secretary of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes |
| 1954-68: Founder/Partner with Bernard Ashley, Ashley-Mountain Ltd. Printed textiles | |
| 1967: Opened first retail outlet in London, England | |
| 1968: Established Laura Ashley Ltd. | |
| 1974: Opened first shop in USA (San Francisco) | |
| 1977: Laura Ashley stores opens in New York | |
| 1985: Over 180 retail outlets established | |
| Awards | 1977: Queen’s Award for Export Achievement |
| Website | http://www.lauraashley.com/ |
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