Harling & Watson

Harling & Watson ltd was began by Leonard Harling and George Watson in 1935. Today the firm is operated by Leonard's grandson, John. The original firm started life in Albion Place, here Leonard and George founded the principles that have maintained the firm throughout so many years and changes in taste and technology. Frederick Harling took over control of the firm on the retirement of Leonard in 1968. He directed the move to bigger premises in Fairfield Street and to the current premises at Ashton Old Road.