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Happy Holidays: We will be closed from 6pm on Friday 20th December, 2024 until 9am on Thursday January 2nd, 2025.
Happy Holidays: We will be closed from 6pm on Friday 20th December, 2024 until 9am on Thursday January 2nd, 2025.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

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Our Heritage

  • 1975

    ORIGINS

    Building on their family heritage in hardware and tools from Kenya, East Africa, two brothers and their nephew founded Allied Hardware in Harrow, North West London, in 1975.

  • 1976

    ALLIED HARDWARE

    In 1976, Allied Hardware opened its doors and started selling tools, paints, homeware, and eventually brass door and window hardware.

  • 1983

    NEW PREMISES LOCATED

    In 1983, recognising the need to expand their operations, the business moved to a larger location in central London and began specialising exclusively in brass door, window, and cabinet ironmongery.

  • 1984

    REBRAND

    Allied Hardware rebranded as A & H Brass and opened a new showroom on Edgware Road in central London, where the business continues to be operated by the original founders to this day.

  • 1991

    STOCKHOLDING

    A & H Brass stock lines expanded significantly, offering products in additional finishes like polished chrome and satin chrome, necessitating more space to accommodate the inventory.

  • 1995

    LIGHTING PRODUCTS INTRODUCED

    The introduction of lighting products complemented the existing lines, including bathroom accessories and electrical switches and sockets.

  • 2005

    'IN FINISHES' CATALOGUE PUBLISHED

    In 2005, a significant catalogue was launched, featuring additional finishes such as antique brass and bronze, reflecting evolving consumer preferences. This release was one of ten catalogues produced.

  • 2021

    LATEST WEBSITE LAUNCHED

    A new website was developed during the lockdown period and launched in February 2021, demonstrating a commitment to continual improvement by expanding product offerings and finishes.

Past Catalogues

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