Suttons Seeds
For 200 years, Suttons Seeds has been a staple in households, with gardeners relying on the dependability of their seeds. This talk will delve into the history of Suttons, from its modest start in 1806 to its rise as a key player in Britain’s horticultural industry and a significant exporter worldwide, including some unexpected ownership changes in the 1990s. Discover how Suttons built a reputation for reliability and quality that became fundamental to its success in this talk.
Date
- Fri 20 Jun 2025
Time
Doors open at 2.15pm for meeting to start at 2.45pm- 14:15 - 16:30
Location
- The New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1TU
Organiser
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Bracknell Branch - Berkshire FHS
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Email
bracknell@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Dr Richard MarksIndustrial, Military and Railway HistorianRichard is a published historian based in Berkshire who specialises in industrial, military, and railway history and also the history of science. His current areas of research are industrial development in the Victorian period, the development of the railway and canal systems in Britain in the mid to late 19th Century and the history of British Rail. He has a PhD in economic history. Richard’s books on British Rail Engineering and the Wantage Tramway Company were both both published by Pen and Sword in 2024.