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John Pye & Sons Celebrates Founder, Highlights 50-Year Expansion

8/12/2026

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John Pye & Sons Ltd issued a UK statement praising founder John Pye’s impact.
Founded in 1968 with a horse and cart, firm grew and incorporated as John Pye & Sons Limited in 1990.
In 1995 the company acquired Shipstone’s “Star” Brewery site in New Basford and switched to 24-hour timed auctions in 2007.
Today it operates auction hubs in Derby, Birmingham, Bo’ness, Margam and Zaragoza, Spain, and its Nottingham office.

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Story summary

John Pye & Sons Ltd issued a UK statement praising founder John Pye’s impact.
Founded in 1968 with a horse and cart, firm grew and incorporated as John Pye & Sons Limited in 1990.
In 1995 the company acquired Shipstone’s “Star” Brewery site in New Basford and switched to 24-hour timed auctions in 2007.
Today it operates auction hubs in Derby, Birmingham, Bo’ness, Margam and Zaragoza, Spain, and its Nottingham office.