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Celebrating 75 Years
Through The Decades
Graham and Brown
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1946
Haygarth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire.
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Where it all began
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1947
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The first surface print machine is installed at India Mill
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1948
The family feel of the business is nurtured with team trips to the Lake District and Christmas parties.
Mr Graham and Brown themselves!
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the Graham & brown Culture is established
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1950
Continued Growth
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Growth brings about further investment in machinery and the brand.
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Harold sadly passes away
1951
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Hello Roger Graham
1958
Harold’s son Roger joins the business.
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Hello David Brown
1959
Henry's son David joins the business.
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Two generations are better than one!
With two generations now at the helm, Graham & Brown enters the new decade stronger than ever.
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the Big Debut
1960
The first advert was produced featuring our Graham & Brown girl.
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Expanding...
1963
The acquisition of Plantation Mill, Blackburn.
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1960’s winding machines
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Expanding some more!
1967
The acquisition of Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn.
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1960’s wrapping machines
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Advertising Campaigns
1968
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Growth in Europe
1970
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Began exporting to Europe.
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Barbara castle mp
1972
A visit from Barbara Castle MP.
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More advertising!
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Boardroom Preserved
1974
The original board room from Haygarth Street is preserved and moved to India Mill.
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Rebuild of India Mill
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Rebuild of India Mill begins in a year that establishes Graham & Brown as one of the largest independent wallpaper manufacturers in Britain.
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John Carter
1975
Henry Brown’s grandson John Carter joins the business.
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A Royal Invitation
1978
Henry Brown is invited to the Queen’s garden party for services to the industry.
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Innovation
1982
First Screen Line in the UK is installed.
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As seen on TV
1983
First Superfresco Paintables TV ad.
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Back on tv
1984
First Superfresco Colours TV ad.
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40 years of Graham & Brown
1986
Graham & Brown celebrates 40 years. The celebration included a reproduction of the original design on the Superfresco brand.
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Ian Brown
Ian Brown, David's son, joins the business
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Coloroll Acquisition
1990
Graham & Brown acquires part of the Coloroll business.
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G&B America Opens
1991
Graham & Brown goes stateside.
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Henry sadly passes away
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Hello Andrew Graham
1992
Andrew Graham, son of Roger and Grandson of Harold joins the business.
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DIY Week Awards
1993
Graham & Brown win top innovation award at the DIY Week Awards.
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GB Holland
1994
Graham & Brown goes to Holland.
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The Design Centre
1995
The Design & Marketing Centre opens.
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Our wonderful Shirley.
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Roger and David
1998/1999
Roger and David celebrate 40 years of working together.
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GB France
1999
Graham & Brown goes to France.
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Shuttleworth Mead
2000
Shuttleworth Mead warehouse and purpose built Distribution Centre with 8 million roll capacity.
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Wall Art & Home Launches
2004
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Graham & Brown Brand
2006
The Graham & Brown Brand launches.
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Superfresco Easy
2007
Superfresco Easy launches.
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Superfresco Turns 25!
2008
The Superfresco brand celebrates 25 years of success.
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Cool Brands Awards
2009/10
Graham & Brown receives the first of many Cool Brands awards.
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Gallery & Brand rooms open
2010
The Design & Marketing Centre refurbishments take place.
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Superfresco Easy Tv Ad Launches
2010
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Launch of Disney Wallpaper & Wall Art
2011
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Made of Design Campaign
2014
Including the first appearance of Boris and Doris!
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New Wave
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The first ever National wallpaper week
2015
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John Carter Celebrates 40 years service
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Andrew Graham Receives his MBE
2016
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Made for each other Campaign
2019
TV and Press Campaign featuring G&B Branded Wallpaper and Paint
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1946
Haygarth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire.
-
Where it all began
-
1947
-
The first surface print machine is installed at India Mill
-
1948
The family feel of the business is nurtured with team trips to the Lake District and Christmas parties.
Mr Graham and Brown themselves!
-
the Graham & brown Culture is established
-
-
-
1950
Continued Growth
-
Growth brings about further investment in machinery and the brand.
-
-
Harold sadly passes away
1951
-
Hello Roger Graham
1958
Harold’s son Roger joins the business.
-
Hello David Brown
1959
Henry's son David joins the business.
-
Two generations are better than one!
With two generations now at the helm, Graham & Brown enters the new decade stronger than ever.
-
-
-
the Big Debut
1960
The first advert was produced featuring our Graham & Brown girl.
-
Expanding...
1963
The acquisition of Plantation Mill, Blackburn.
-
-
1960’s winding machines
-
Expanding some more!
1967
The acquisition of Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn.
-
-
1960’s wrapping machines
-
Advertising Campaigns
1968
-
-
-
-
Growth in Europe
1970
-
Began exporting to Europe.
-
Barbara castle mp
1972
A visit from Barbara Castle MP.
-
More advertising!
-
Boardroom Preserved
1974
The original board room from Haygarth Street is preserved and moved to India Mill.
-
-
Rebuild of India Mill
-
Rebuild of India Mill begins in a year that establishes Graham & Brown as one of the largest independent wallpaper manufacturers in Britain.
-
John Carter
1975
Henry Brown’s grandson John Carter joins the business.
-
A Royal Invitation
1978
Henry Brown is invited to the Queen’s garden party for services to the industry.
-
-
-
Innovation
1982
First Screen Line in the UK is installed.
-
As seen on TV
1983
First Superfresco Paintables TV ad.
-
Back on tv
1984
First Superfresco Colours TV ad.
-
-
40 years of Graham & Brown
1986
Graham & Brown celebrates 40 years. The celebration included a reproduction of the original design on the Superfresco brand.
-
-
Ian Brown
Ian Brown, David's son, joins the business
-
-
-
Coloroll Acquisition
1990
Graham & Brown acquires part of the Coloroll business.
-
G&B America Opens
1991
Graham & Brown goes stateside.
-
Henry sadly passes away
-
Hello Andrew Graham
1992
Andrew Graham, son of Roger and Grandson of Harold joins the business.
-
-
DIY Week Awards
1993
Graham & Brown win top innovation award at the DIY Week Awards.
-
-
GB Holland
1994
Graham & Brown goes to Holland.
-
The Design Centre
1995
The Design & Marketing Centre opens.
-
Our wonderful Shirley.
-
Roger and David
1998/1999
Roger and David celebrate 40 years of working together.
-
GB France
1999
Graham & Brown goes to France.
-
-
-
Shuttleworth Mead
2000
Shuttleworth Mead warehouse and purpose built Distribution Centre with 8 million roll capacity.
-
-
Wall Art & Home Launches
2004
-
Graham & Brown Brand
2006
The Graham & Brown Brand launches.
-
Superfresco Easy
2007
Superfresco Easy launches.
-
Superfresco Turns 25!
2008
The Superfresco brand celebrates 25 years of success.
-
Cool Brands Awards
2009/10
Graham & Brown receives the first of many Cool Brands awards.
-
Gallery & Brand rooms open
2010
The Design & Marketing Centre refurbishments take place.
-
-
-
-
Superfresco Easy Tv Ad Launches
2010
-
-
Launch of Disney Wallpaper & Wall Art
2011
-
-
Made of Design Campaign
2014
Including the first appearance of Boris and Doris!
-
New Wave
-
The first ever National wallpaper week
2015
-
John Carter Celebrates 40 years service
-
Andrew Graham Receives his MBE
2016
-
Made for each other Campaign
2019
TV and Press Campaign featuring G&B Branded Wallpaper and Paint
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2020s