Tickhill traders celebrate 70 years of independence

Taylors of Tickhill in Doncaster has served residents of Tickhill since 1946 and has adapted over the years to provide generations of families from the local community with everything they need.

Independents’ Day, which takes place on Monday, July 4, was launched to celebrate the economic and social contributions made by independent businesses.

Now in its sixth year, businesses across the UK will be marking Independents’ Day with a raft of celebrations and special promotions to raise awareness, change perceptions and encourage footfall.  

Christopher Taylor is the third generation of Taylors to work in the family business.

His grandparents, who started the store, were still active in the store into their 80s, and his father Roy still works with him four days a week at the store, which employs 18 people.

“None of my staff wear name badges yet we're on first name terms with the majority of our customers,

“We’re also proud to hold the longest unblemished Challenge 25 licensing record in Doncaster.

“We recognise customer loyalty and as our customers have got older and less able to get out and about we have found that they value having their shopping delivered.

“We have always offered a delivery service to customers - my grandfather started it on a delivery bike, long before the days of online home delivery services.