Oldest Family Business
Family businesses exist all over the world and we have spent the past couple of years researching to identify as many of them as we can. We are continually uncovering new gems and adding them to the lists so check back with us regularly to see some of the oldest family businesses in the world. Whilst every effort is taken to identify the oldest family firms, there are bound to be some which remain undiscovered so if you know of any that should be listed please let us know and we will be delighted to add them too!
Oldest Businesses
Berry Bros & Rudd
1698 - England
Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, established in the 17th century. Our flagship store has been located at 3 St ... Read More
W. Austin and Sons Limited
1700 - England
The Austin family has been caring for bereaved Hertfordshire families for over 300 years. Our experience and heritage is... Read More
Salts Healthcare Limited
1701 - England
Salts Healthcare is one of the UK's oldest family-run manufacturing companies, based in Aston, Birmingham. It manufactur... Read More
Fortnum & Mason
1707 - England
Fortnum’s began in 1707, when royal footman William Fortnum set up shop in St James’s with his landlord, Hug... Read More
Brakspear
1711 - England
Brakspear are passionate about great pubs. The family has been running pubs for over 200 years and, while many things ha... Read More
Webb & Son (Combs) Ltd
1711 - England
Combs Tannery is a contemporary Business Park in an historic setting amongst listed Barns and Buildings. Read More
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