Cheaney
Says it began 1886Where Desborough, NorthamptonshireNames Joseph Cheaney, Arthur Cheaney, Harold Cheaney, Jonathan Church, William Church
1886: Joseph Cheaney established the company. 1896: Joseph and his son Arthur relocated to the current factory site. 1903: Harold Cheaney joined the business, leading to the name change to "J. Cheaney & Sons". 2009: Cousins Jonathan and William Church conducted a management buyout from Church & Co. [The brand states] we take immense pride in our heritage, proudly upholding our tradition of being purely made in England since 1886.
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