Harrogate stationery shop Jespers celebrates 125 years of business

18 Sep 2026 · Originally published 18 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘It's the perfect place for us’: How a North Yorkshire town helped a small family firm to thrive fo…

Founded in 1901 by Foster Barrett Jesper, the family firm has remained a fixture in Harrogate for over a century. The shop is marking its 125th anniversary this year, with staff crediting the town's support for independent businesses as the key to their long-term survival.

Source: Yorkshire Post North Yorkshire

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