EH Booth

Since June 1847, five generations of the Booths family have led E. H. Booth & Co. Ltd, from its humble beginnings, with just one tiny shop, to the present day where the firm proudly boasts no fewer than 26 modern food stores. Tea dealer Edwin Henry Booth, then aged 19 years, opened The China House in Blackpool 160 years ago, having borrowed J80 in goods from the Preston grocer who had taught him his trade. Just three months later he repaid the debt and made a profit of J50.