The History of Bevans Butchers
The business was first founded by Reginald A Bevan at the end of the 19th century.
At this time refrigeration was beginning to expand enabling large shipment of meat from around the world (sheep from NZ, Beef from South America) the UK.
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Reginald Bevan |
Butchers shops were springing up everywhere, often several in the same street. Reginald started with shops in Dover, Folkstone area then up to London. He built up trade in one area, sold it, then moved on to a new area to start again. Kingston happened to be the last shop he owned before dying from asthma in 1938.
Ronald with sons Roy & Peter |
The shop was then taken over by Ronald A Bevan to continue through the war years and meat rationing. In the 1970's his two sons Roy A Bevan & Peter Bevan joined the business and took over the reigns.
Then in 2008, Robin A Bevan, son of Roy A Bevan took up the challenge. The 4th generation of Bevan's
Robin with
Tracy and Donna
