FOR 125 years Bell of Northampton has been one of the most recognisable stores in Northampton, introducing generations of homeowners to the latest trends designed to help them make the most of their homes.
From cooking ranges and coal-fired coppers in the 1900s to state-of-the-art kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces and barbecues today, we have been helping families create their dream homes for well over a century.
This year, we will be marking our 125th anniversary in real style – organising a host of events to engage with the local community, businesses, schools and charities to celebrate our rich history. In fact, our 125 anniversary logo was designed by Northampton University student Melissa Bratton who won a design competition we arranged with the University. Melissa cleverly took our original Bell trademark (that is just about visible on the image of our original shop front) from 1898 and transformed it in to the design you see above that sits perfectly with our current Bell logo.
Serving up a celebration to remember
This summer, visitors to our in-store café, Love Lunch @ Bell, will be able to eat their way through the decades thanks to our talented team of bakers.
Using our in-store Aga, the team will be creating a range of themed cakes and bakes taking you all the way from the Victorian era, when Bell of Northampton first opened, through to the present day.
Think tantalising Victoria sponges, smothered in jam and cream from the 1890s, and decadent afternoon teas.
While you’re here, don’t forget to take part in our raffle for the chance to win some truly spectacular cakes.
Supporting our local community
We’re very proud of our place at the heart of the Northamptonshire community and to celebrate our 125th anniversary we will be supporting two local charities close to our hearts.
The Hope Centre and Cynthia Spencer Hospice both do incredible work to support our local community and we will be taking part in a number of events during the year to raise awareness and vital funds.
In May, a team of runners will be taking part in a colour run and in June we will be taking part in a Wolf Run, with more events due to be announced soon.
All the money raised will be presented to our charities on December 16th – the official date of Bell’s 125th anniversary.
For more information about Bell’s 125th anniversary stay tuned to our social channels – you can find us on Facebook @bellnorthampton and Instagram @bell_northampton.
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