Ampleforth OAs

17 May 2012

OA Family Business Celebrates History ...


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An interesting insight into the Arighi Bianchi furniture business, run by Rob (D88), Nick (D90) and Richard (D79) and John Bianchi
which has been trading for over 150 years.

"Arighi Bianchi has been part of the furniture in Britain, quite literally, for over 150 years. In fact, it’s fair to say that the store has become a great British institution, famous for its unique building, levels of  service that belong to a gentler, more genteel era and family ownership that continues to this day. And we have our roots firmly planted in the North West. The North West of Italy, that is. Because this great   British furnishing institution didn’t begin life in furnishing or in Britain but in Italy and in silk."

You can see the full document 'The Story of Arighi Bianchi' here.