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Founding of CE Taylor & Co.

When: 1886
Where: Harrogate
Part of: Yorkshire Tea is established in Harrogate, England

Charles Edward Taylor founded CE Taylor & Co. in 1886, which later became part of the Bettys & Taylors Group.

Charles Edward Taylor and his brother created CE Taylor & Co. in 1886. The company was later shortened to 'Taylors'. The brothers opened Tea Kiosks in Harrogate and Ilkley. In 1962, Betty's Tea Rooms took over Taylor's, forming the Bettys & Taylors Group.

Sources

Yorkshire Tea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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