Our History
Martin & Co has been based in Cheltenham since it was founded in 1806. Still a family run business today, find out more about our history below.
Martin & Co has been based in Cheltenham since it was founded in 1806. Still a family run business today, find out more about our history below.
During George III’s reign, a clockmaker named Samuel Martin opens a business on The Strand in Cheltenham.
Queen Victoria presents Martin & Co with a royal warrant.
The company moves to its present site at 19 The Promenade in Cheltenham.
George Dimmer, mayor of Cheltenham and founder member of the Rotary Club, acquires the business and changes the name to Martin & Co.
Martin & Co becomes one of the first limited companies in the country.
Leonard Dimmer takes over from his father as Managing Director.
Michael Dimmer joins the family business.
Martin & Co creates the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the jewel of the National Hunt Racing calendar.
Ian and Nigel Dimmer start at Martin & Co. Alexandra and her brother, Jonathan, have since become the fifth generation to join the family business.
Martin & Co celebrates 200 years as the county jewellers.
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