Hawsons 170 Year Anniversary
In 2024, we are celebrating our 170 year anniversary170 Year Anniversary
In 2024, Hawsons is celebrating its 170th Anniversary. Hawsons was founded in Sheffield in 1854 and we are one of the longest-standing independent firms of chartered accountants in the UK.
Pete Wilmer, Senior Partner at Hawsons said ‘Our history of 170 years demonstrates our ability to adapt through periods of change and still provide our clients with the highest quality service. In recent years, the firm has rebranded, introduced core values and adapted to the challenges presented by the pandemic. As we move forward, we will continue to adapt to an ever-changing landscape to ensure Hawson’s success both now and in the future.’
Our belief in building long-term client relationships by providing a high-quality, tailored service, is a key reason why we have grown to become one of the largest, independent practices of chartered accountants in our area.
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To celebrate our 170th year we have compiled a timeline of key dates in Hawson’s history. Which can be seen below.
Hawsons timeline
1854
John Hewett joined Partnership with Alfred Allot to form Hewett & Allott Public Accountants. The above image is an advert for Hewett & Allot Public Accountants in White’s Sheffield Directory from 1956.
1876
George Hawson joined the partnership alongside Allot, Thomas Hadfield and John Kidner and moved into new premises at Hartshead.
1919
George Hawson retired and his son Grafton formed partnership with Edgar Jenkinson called W G Hawson and Co.
1986 - Northampton office
Hawsons opened its Northampton office as we merged with Northampton-based firm Moores Rowland.
1971
Hawsons moved from their Harthead offices after almost 100 years and moved to Pegasus House in Broomhill where the Sheffield office is still based today.
1946
W G Hawson and Co acquired Wing and Co and were known as W G Hawson, Wing & Co.
1963
W G Hawson, Wing and Co merged with Hubert Smith and Co. This is when the firm changed its name to Hawsons.
1990 – Doncaster office
Hawsons opened its Doncaster office as we merged with Doncaster based firm Harold Moon & Taylor.
1998
Hawsons established a joint venture with a London-based banking group to launch a financial services company providing independent financial advice. Subsequently, Hawsons acquired 100% of this firm now known as Hawsons Wealth Management.
2013
Hawsons acquired Sheffield-based Holmes Widlake to grow the practice.
2024
Hawsons celebrates its 170-year anniversary.
Hawsons timeline
1854
John Hewett joined Partnership with Alfred Allot to form Hewett & Allott Public Accountants.
1876
George Hawson joined the partnership alongside Allot, Thomas Hadfield and John Kidner and moved into new premises at Hartshead.
1919
George Hawson retired and his son Grafton formed partnership with Edgar Jenkinson called W H Hawson and Co.
1946
W G Hawson and Co acquired Wing and Co and were known as W G Hawson, Wing & Co.
1963
W G Hawson, Wing and Co merged with Hubert Smith and Co. This is when the firm changed its name to Hawsons.
1971
Hawsons moved from their Harthead offices after almost 100 years and moved to Pegasus House.
1988 - Northampton office
Hawsons opened its Northampton office as we merged with Northampton-based firm Moores Rowland.
1990 – Doncaster office
Hawsons opened its Doncaster office as we merged with Doncaster based firm Harold Moon & Taylor.
1998
Hawsons established a joint venture with a London-based banking group to launch a financial services company providing independent financial advice. Subsequently, Hawsons acquired 100% of this firm now known as Hawsons Wealth Management.
2013
Hawsons acquired Sheffield-based Holmes Widlake to grow the practice.
2024
Hawsons celebrates its 170th year anniversary.
Memories
Over the last 170 years, Hawson’s success has been built on a solid foundation of great staff which have helped build the firm into what it is today. Here are some photos of our staff (past & present) who have worked for Hawsons over the past 170 years.
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