Hill, William, Organisation Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Hill, William
- Hill, William, (Park Lane) Ltd
- Hill, William, (Football) Ltd
- Sears Holdings Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Recreation activities
Gambling, bookmaking, etc
Notes:
Traced origins to William Hill, 1903-71, who started purposefully as a bookmaker in 1929, operating initially at greyhound stadia in London and, later, at racecourses. Opened first premises in 1934, at Jermyn St. Incorporated 1939 as William Hill (Park Lane) Ltd. In same year started football coupons which was soon placed in William Hill (Football) Ltd and which was floated in 1955. 1956 and 1961 sold his other business to the floated company, subsequently known as William Hill Organisation Ltd. From mid 1960s acquired chains of betting shops in order to diversify into cash betting. 1971 acquired by Sears Holdings Ltd
Publications:
- The Hill Story by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Hill, William
- Hill, William, (Park Lane) Ltd
- Hill, William, (Football) Ltd
- Sears Holdings Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Gambling, bookmaking, etc
Notes:
Traced origins to William Hill, 1903-71, who started purposefully as a bookmaker in 1929, operating initially at greyhound stadia in London and, later, at racecourses. Opened first premises in 1934, at Jermyn St. Incorporated 1939 as William Hill (Park Lane) Ltd. In same year started football coupons which was soon placed in William Hill (Football) Ltd and which was floated in 1955. 1956 and 1961 sold his other business to the floated company, subsequently known as William Hill Organisation Ltd. From mid 1960s acquired chains of betting shops in order to diversify into cash betting. 1971 acquired by Sears Holdings LtdPublications:
- The Hill Story by Unknown