Roys of Wroxham is a family owned group of general stores based in Hoveton, Norfolk. Following a competition in the early 1930s, the store uses the motto "The World's Largest Village Store" in its advertising and literature.
History
Roys was founded in 1895 when brothers Alfred and Arnold Roy opened their general store in the village of Coltishall. In 1899, a second store was opened in Hoveton. Following the deaths of the founders in the 1950s the business passed to Alfred's children with Fred Roy being appointed chairman and managing director. After his death in 1994, his brother Peter succeeded him as chairman of the board. He served as chairman until his death in 2004, with his sons Edward and Paul having joined the board of directors prior.Roys of Wroxham-history Retrieved 25 January 2011 In 1995, there was a fire in the Wroxham Roys branch, costing the company over 5 million pounds.
Branches Current Hoveton Beccles Norwich, adjacent to the former Anglia Square Bowthorpe, Norwich North Walsham Dereham Thetford Sudbury Former Eaton, Norwich (until 1995; now Waitrose) Bury St. Edmunds (until 2007; subsequently Wilko)
References
External links Official website