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| John Stephenson & Sons has been around since 1914, the same year that Charlie Chaplin starred in 'Making a Living' and the Panama Canal was first opened. It was founded by the current Managing Director's grandfather, the 'John Stephenson' of the company name, and was originally set up as a bakery in Manchester Road, Nelson, four years later he progressed to the grocery sector, then the company continued without any major change until 1946 when John Stephenson & Sons (Nelson) Ltd was formed. The Directors at that time were John & Mary Stephenson and their three sons, Edward, Denis and Aidan |
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In 1956 the company became one of the founder members of "Spar" and in 1960 an off licence was granted purely for retail sales, by 1965 the wholesale side of the business had begun to develop, finally overtaking the grocery side of the business which ceased in 1976, leaving John Stephenson & Sons as a wholesale and retail wine and spirit merchants, by this time John and Mary had died leaving their three sons as the directors.
By the beginning of 1986 the company had outgrown the Manchester Road site and new premises were required, Darwil House was purchased in May of that year, and converted into a cash & carry warehouse, leaving Manchester Road for retail purposes only. |
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In 2002 due to the increasing demand for wine, a decision was taken to build a Fine Wine Cellar and retail shop within the Darwil House premises, this was completed in January 2003 and 'The Wine Mill' was born. On February 1st 2003 the Manchester Road shop closed it's doors for the last time and all business transferred to Darwil House
The company is still independent and family owned, run by joint Managing Directors, John Stephenson and Ann Pearson, who are the grandchildren of the founder. Three members of the fourth generation also work for the company, ensuring the continuity of the family commitment.
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The Wine Mill
The Wine Mill is a new purpose built showroom within John Stephenson & Sons wholesale premises, and carries a range of over 2000 lines of top quality wines and spirits.
We offer an unbeatable service in terms of product range, industry expertise and supply. |
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Our staff are professional and highly trained with sixteen members holding the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Higher Certificate, and three members the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma. We pride ourselves on offering the old fashioned personal touch, many people think went out of fashion years ago, yet we remain innovative and with our finger on the pulse when it comes to catering for your needs.
We hope that you will find shopping on-line a pleasant experience and continue to visit our web site on a regular basis.
Please feel free to contact us at anytime. |
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