Our History
We've come a long way since 1865! Since William Timpson first opened our doors, Timpson Group has grown and evolved significantly over the past 150+ years.
Even through such a long history, we’ve remained a family-run business focused on doing things the right way. After all, our values and culture make the Timpson Group what it is today.
20+ Businesses
Including Timpson, Max Spielmann, Snappy Snaps, Johnson Dry Cleaners & other big names.
2000+ Shops
Our brands have got shops all over the UK and Ireland. Visit us today!
4500+ Colleagues
All of our amazing friendly colleagues are the hearts of everything we do.
150+ Years
That's how long our family-run business has been raising smiles on the high street.
1000+ Concessions
Find our shops inside major supermarkets and shopping centres around the UK.
1800+ Photo Booths
Take professional passport & ID photos at one of our wheelchair-friendly booths.
800+ Printing Kiosks
Print photos instantly at our photo printing kiosks - found in shops and supermarkets across the country.
1000+ Key Machines
Find our key-cutting machines in convenient locations all over the UK.
A family business where people come first
We’ve been a family-run business for 6 generations!
William Timpson
Director
1864—1928
William Timpson
Director
1902—1960
Anthony Timpson
Director
1936—1973
John Timpson
Director
1969—
James Timpson
Director
1999—2024
Roisin Timpson
Director, Flock Inns
Joined 2020
Bede Timpson
Head of Innovation
Joined 2023
Patrick Timpson
Director, Jeeves of Belgravia
Joined 2023
Our business runs on 5 key principles
Trust
Upside Down Management gives colleagues total authority to do whatever they can to amaze our customers.
Kindness
We’re always ready to offer help to colleagues who need it – and we raise smiles with regular acts of kindness throughout the year!
Inclusion
We’re proud to employ people who find job hunting really tough, and 12% of our new recruits actually come from prison.
Loyalty
Upside Down Management gives colleagues total authority to do whatever they can to amaze our customers.
Generosity
We’re always ready to offer help to colleagues who need it – and we raise smiles with regular acts of kindness throughout the year!
Nobody else has a story quite like ours
From 1865 to today, here’s a quick timeline of Timpson through the years.
