SHIPLEY, England — National painting and decorating contracting company Bagnalls is celebrating its 145th year in business. This marks 145 years since Alfred Bagnall founded the business in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England.
The business began in 1875 when Alfred Bagnall and Cornelius Lupton were approached to paint a bridge in Charlestown, Shipley. The job was quoted at £258, and this was the first project undertaken by the company.