About us

Graham & Sons was founded by Ron Graham in 1952, starting in a tin shed at the rear of a house on Hopper Street, Wellington. Ron grew the business and moved into bigger premises- the old brick stables, also behind the house. Eventually the business expanded into the front house, with shed and stables for [...]

G&S history: the Roxy Cinema

Another piece of history, from Ron Graham's first ledger book in 1952; 'The Roxy' pops up on many pages. Did you know years before The Roxy Cinema in Miramar, there was a theatre by that name on Manners St? G&S recovered the cinema seats so often Ron used to get a bit of stick from [...]

G&S history: the first page

Ron Graham's first handwritten ledger book has some gems.  First sale ever on 5 Feb 1952 was for a set of loose covers for a Hillman Minx costing 10 pound 5.. And just below, he covered 12 footstools for well known Auckland interiors company Maple Furnishing (image credit: via Mr Bigglesworthy)