1962

Jim Laverack returns to Lincolnshire to join the practice as a junior partner.

1950’s

The firm amalgamates with Stennett, Son & Stevenson to form John Taylor, Stevenson & Sowerby.

1915

September 1915 John Taylor junior’s son, Lieutenant Arthur Montague Taylor killed in action in France.

1900’s

John Taylor junior relocates the business to The Cornmarket and was joined by trainee auctioneer George Bland the business eventually being called John Taylor Son & Bland.

1888

John Taylor purchases a parcel of land on Eastgate in Louth and sets about building a purpose-built dedicated auction room which he named The Mart.