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80 YEARS OF JONES & TOMLIN: GUILDFORD CELEBRATES THE ANNIVERSARY
Independent family-run bed specialist marks eight decades in business with a one-off bed developed with specialist British bedmakers Enchanted House Beds
Jones & Tomlin is celebrating 80 years in business this year. Founded in Worthing in 1946, the family-run company now has four stores across Sussex and Surrey, including its newest showroom in Guildford.
Over eight decades, Jones & Tomlin has built its expertise in premium beds and mattresses, carefully selecting makers and brands from Britain and beyond. While the business has grown considerably from its Worthing beginnings, its focus remains the same: offering customers beds chosen for their quality and comfort, with options to suit a range of budgets. The Guildford showroom is the company’s first in Surrey, with two floors dedicated to premium beds, mattresses, bedding and bedroom furniture. The Heritage Anniversary Bed
To mark the anniversary, Jones & Tomlin has developed The Heritage Anniversary Bed, a one-off bed handmade in Dartmoor by specialist British bedmakers Enchanted House Beds.
The relationship between Jones & Tomlin and Enchanted House Beds goes beyond simply supplying and displaying beds. Both independent family businesses share a belief in skilled craftsmanship, carefully selected natural materials and uncompromising quality, with knowledge and craftsmanship refined over generations. The Heritage is a result of that shared philosophy and close collaboration.
Adam Tomlin, Managing Director, said:
“For eight decades, Jones & Tomlin has been more than a bed and mattress specialist – we’ve been part of people’s homes, routines, dreams and memories. As a family business, we’ve always been guided by craftsmanship, premium natural materials and a genuine passion for great sleep. The Heritage is a fitting way to celebrate my grandfather Leslie’s legacy while looking ahead to the future.”
Its three-part construction comprises a mattress enhancer, a handcrafted middle mattress and a hand-lashed sprung base, using carefully selected natural materials including Dartmoor wool, Devonshire alpaca, British horsehair, silk and vicuña. Traditional techniques rarely seen in modern bedmaking are used throughout, including the hand-lashing of the sprung base. The bed also features a Dartmoor oak surround, solid oak feet and a solid brass plaque commemorating Jones & Tomlin’s 80th anniversary and founder Leslie Tomlin. The Heritage brings together the knowledge of an independent specialist retailer with the skills of a British maker, creating a bed that celebrates traditional craftsmanship and the continuing importance of specialist bedmaking. From the archive
The anniversary has also provided an opportunity to look back at Jones & Tomlin’s early years in Worthing. Historic black-and-white photographs from the 1950s and 1960s have been brought back into focus from the company’s archive, offering a glimpse into the family and business behind the story. The Heritage in Guildford To mark the anniversary, Jones & Tomlin has developed The Heritage Anniversary Bed, a one-off bed handmade in Dartmoor by specialist British bedmakers Enchanted House Beds. The Heritage is now showcased at the Guildford store on Sydenham Road, opposite Bright Hill car park, giving customers the opportunity to experience the bed in person and discover the craftsmanship, materials and story behind its creation. jonesandtomlin.co.uk