Haygarth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire.
The family feel of the business is nurtured with team trips to the Lake District and Christmas parties.
MR GRAHAM AND BROWN THEMSELVES
THE GRAHAM & BROWN CULTURE IS ESTABLISHED
CONTINUED GROWTH
GROWTH BRINGS ABOUT FURTHER INVESTMENT IN MACHINERY AND BRAND
HAROLD SADLY PASSES AWAY
HELLO ROGER GRAHAM
HAROLDS SON ROGER JOINS THE BUSINESS
HELLO DAVID BROWN
HENRY'S SON DAVID JOINS THE BUSINESS
With two generations now at the helm, Graham & Brown enters the new decade stronger than ever
The big debut
The first advert was produced featuring our Graham & Brown girl
Expanding
The acquisition of Plantation Mill, Blackburn
1960s winding machines
Expanding some more!
The acquistion of Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn
Advertising Campaigns
Growth in Europe
Began exporting to Europe
Barbara Castle MP
A visit from Barbara Castle MP
More advertising
Boardroom Preserved
The original board room from Haygarth Street is preserved and moved to India Mill
Rebuild of India Mill
Rebuild of India Mill begins in a year that establishes Graham & Brown as one of the largest independent wallpaper manufacturers in Britain
John Carter
Henry Brown's grandson John Carter joins the business
A Royal Invitation
Henry Brown is invited to the Queen's garden party for services to the industry
Innovation
First Screen Line in the UK is installed
As seen on TV
First Superfresco Paintables TV ad
Back on TV
First Superfresco Colors TV ad
40 years of Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown celebrates 40 years. The celebration included a reproduction of the original design on the Superfresco brand
Ian Brown
Ian Brown, David's son, joins the business
Coloroll Acquisition
Graham & Brown acquires part of the Coloroll business
G&B America Opens
Graham & Brown goes stateside.
Henry sadly passes away
Hello Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham, son of Roger and Grandson of Harold joins the business
DIY Week Awards
Graham & Brown win top innovation award at the DIY Week Awards
GB Holland
Graham & Brown goes to Holland
The Design Centre
The Design & Marketing Centre opens
Our wonderful Shirley
Roger and David
Roger and David celebrate 40 years of working together
GB France
Graham & Brown goes to France
Shuttleworth Mead
Shuttleworth Mead warehouse and purpose built Distribution Centre with 8 million roll capacity
Wall Art & Home Launches
Graham & Brown Brand
The Graham & Brown Brand launches
Superfresco Easy
Superfresco Easy launches
Superfresco Turns 25
The Superfresco brand celebrates 25 years of success
Cool Brands Awards
Graham & Brown receives the first of many Cool Brands awards
Gallery & Brand rooms open
The Design & Marketing Centre refurbishments take place
Superfresco Easy Tv Ad Launches
Launch of Disney Wallpaper & Wall Art
Made of Design Campaign
Including the first appearance of Boris and Doris
New Wave
The first ever National wallpaper week
John Carter Celebrates 40 years service
Andrew Graham Receives his MBE
Made for each other campaign
TV and Press Campaign featuring G&B Branded Wallpaper and Paint
Bespoke Murals Launch
With The First Mural Of The Year
Graham & Brown Celebrate 75 Years Of Innovation
The National Portrait Gallery Collaboration
Our Sustainability Pledge
We will be carbon neutral from January 2022
