A brief history of 50 years in Lutterworth & nearly 200 years in the jewellery trade
Robinsons of Lutterworth Ltd are celebrating 50yrs in business and 50yrs in Lutterworth!
The journey began in in 1973 when Janet Robinson purchased 16 Church St from John Wheeler as Wheelers tobacconist. Throughout the 70’s Janet began the transformation of Robinsons into the high class jewellers it continues to be. In 1981 Matthew Robinson, Janet’s son, joined the business and Matthew took the business from strength to strength understanding the importance of quality stock, and most importantly, loyal customers.
A testament to that loyalty is our staff. Jason our jeweller has been with us for over 35yrs proudly looking after Lutterworths most treasured jewellery, and Jayne, our front of house who has warmly welcomed generations of the same family for over 30yrs! More recently Joseph Robinson, Matthew’s nephew and Janet’s grandson, joined the Robinsons team in Lutterworth, ensuring a third generation of the Robinson family could proudly serve Lutterworth and the surrounding community.
So what are we going to do to celebrate 50yrs, and to say thank you to our amazing and loyal local customers…
The Robinson family moved to Lutterworth in 1973
purchasing 16, Church Street from John Wheeler, who had traded in Lutterworth for many years as Wheelers Tobacconist. Wheelers was in those days a very old traditional tobacconist and Robinsons carried on that tradition throughout the 70’s, Janet Robinsons family was one of the oldest established jewellers in Leicester dating back to 1824. Trading as (Chas E Green, Church Gate) It was always a dream that Janet would own & run her own jewellery business. By the end of the 70’s Janet had transformed the business from a tobacconist to a thriving high class jewellers.
In 1981 Janet’s son Matthew Robinson took hold of the reins.
With a passion for dealing in antique, second-hand jewellery, Matthew took the business from strength to strength. Building up a fabulous clientele, valuable stock and above all a strong reputation. In 1987 Jason Barnett joined the family business as an apprentice goldsmith building up his skills in all aspects of repairs, restoration of fine jewellers which today is a big part of the service Robinsons offers its customers. In 1989 Adam Robinson joined the family business opening the second branch in Wigston Magna. Robinsons reputation for excellent customer service soon saw the opening of another shop in 2004 the shop on Granby Street in Leicester opened.
Robinsons are very proud to have loyal, supportive, hardworking and knowledgeable staff.
Which has proved most valuable in establishing Robinsons as one of the leading jewellers in Leicestershire today. 40 years on, Robinsons continues to provide an unrivaled service, supplying fine diamond jewellery, ranging in antique and modern designs and watches in the worlds leading brands.
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