History
From hardworking farming family to thriving Leicestershire property and land experts, Shouler & Son boasts an impressive 180-year heritage.
1843
From a farming family background, William Shouler sets up in business as an auctioneer and land agent in rural Bedfordshire.
1846
William Shouler marries Sarah Brown, who is from a Leicestershire farming family, and moves to Melton Mowbray.
1870
William Shouler plays a pivotal role in the relocation of Melton Mowbray’s famous livestock market to Scalford Road, where it remains to this day.
1904
A decade after the death of its founder, Shouler & Son relocates its business premises to Norman Street, Melton Mowbray.
Post-1945
Economic and social reforms after World War I and World War II create new opportunities for clients with land and property holdings. After 1945, policies come into force supporting farming and food production, which helps the agricultural side of the business to thrive.
The family firm continues to prosper, widening its services to cover residential and business premises as well as rural land and farm-related property matters.
1960s
Arthur Shouler, William’s grandson, buys a site next to Melton Mowbray market place from the county council and donates it to the town.
1970s
Shouler & Son purchases the former county primary school building on Kings Road to use as its auction rooms. It still operates there today as the County Auction Rooms.
1991
Shouler & Son merges with local estate agency Walker, Walton & Hanson, and moves the property and sales side of the business to Wilton Road. The agricultural and professional practice joins the auctioneers at the Kings Road site.
2000
Ben Shouler – 6th generation family member and the great, great, great grandson of founder William Shouler – joins the firm.
2021
Shouler & Son consolidates all its offices in Melton Mowbray to its Kings Road site. This is now our head office and home to our East Midlands residential, rural and commercial property agency, professional services practice, auction house and valuation services.
