A Service of Dedication was held at the new branch of T H Sanders & Sons in Whitton.
Relocated branch offers improved facilities
On Tuesday 7 October, a Service of Dedication was held to mark the opening of T H Sanders & Sons relocated branch in Whitton, Surrey.
T H Sanders & Sons was founded in 1869 and has had a presence in Whitton since 1943. The branch has moved from 132 High Street to 85 High Street and will provide the branch with step-free access, along with greater space and facilities for clients and staff.
Local clergy, celebrants and historian, Dr Brian Parsons, joined guests and staff for the short ceremony which concluded with the Deputy Mayor of Richmond-Upon-Thames, Cllr Peter Buckwell, unveiling a plaque to record the occasion. Those in attendance received a copy of a newly prepared history of T H Sanders & Sons by Dr Parsons and further copies are now available from the branch.
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