Archives: Timeline Stories

We relocated our main shop from James Place, Douglas to 61-62 Derby Square, Douglas

We were quickly outgrowing our premises at James Place and purchased 61-62 Derby Square, Douglas. The building required a lot of renovation and building work (which temporarily brought Bob Talbot back out of retirement!)

We turned ‘Limited’

Ian’s wife Gillian Large joined the team to help Hilary with the office work

Talbot & Son has been in business for 10 years!

Ian Large joined Andy Talbot as a Partner in the business

Talbot & Son quickly outgrow their premises and started work renovating and building their new premises at James Place, Victoria Road, Douglas. The decision was made to start manufacturing Vertical blinds which were the latest trend (only roller and venetian blinds available previously). The new premises and workload necessitated a new member of staff to … Read more

Bob Talbot retires, leaving Andy Talbot to run the business. Andy’s brother-in-law Ian Large joined the business.

Moved to first premises, a two-storey workshop with office in The Loop, Woodbourne Lane, Douglas.

Talbot & Son was created and run by Bob Talbot and his Son, Andy from a small workshop under Bob’s house.