A Legacy to Be Proud of Since 1909
AA Thornton has been in the very heart of Kettering for over a century. Originally established by Arthur Augustus Thornton, the business has been subsequently followed by each generation stamping their mark.
The ethos of personal service allied to quality is as important to the current generation as it was when Arthur first started in 1909.
AA Thornton opens in Market Street, Kettering by Arthur Augustus Thornton a skilled watchmaker.
AA Thornton moves to a larger premises in no 23 Market Street. Arthur's son Percy (affectionately know as Pat) joins the family business.
Pat's eldest son Simon joins the family firm after initially training with George Tarratt of Leicester.
Pat & Simon look to expand to a larger premises & move to no 5-7 High Street, used previously a jewellers on two previous occasions, the first in the 1840's.
Simon purchases 1-3 High Street, immediately expanding into no 3. At this point we established our familiar dark green canopies.
AA Thornton expand further still in to no 1 High Street, allowing Simon’s vision of an expanded onsite workshop & watch showroom.
Simon’s daughter Sally joins the business after a gaining experience in prestigious jeweller Georg Jensen & the Gemmological Association.
AA Thornton marks a 100 years in Kettering. Sally designs a limited edition centenary silver bead & and celebrates with a party!
AA Thornton completes a full refurbishment doubling the interior, expanding the workshop & redesigning of the exterior shop front working in conjunction with English Heritage.
Sally’s son Richard joins the business as the fifth generation, stamping his mark with a redesign of outdoor clock & reintroduces our distinctive hallmark emblem.
