About us
In 1938 Pickfords at 15 Compstall Road, Romiley began selling coach tickets alongside the baked goods, sweets and tobacco that made up the bulk of their business. Owners Sam and Nellie Pickford spotted a growing fashion for day trips to the seaside and countryside. This growing sideline was curtailed by the war, but was resumed in 1947 after which the holiday sales became increasingly popular.
Pickfords’ travel business grew during the package holiday boom of the 1950’s and 60’s when a weeks holiday to Corsica, Sardinia or the Costa Brava started to be within reach of the average family. The business became a limited company in 1962 and was re-named S&N Pickford (Romiley) Ltd. as a nod to Sam and Nellie who first saw the potential of travel sales. Day to day running of the company was now in the hands of their daughter Marjorie and her husband Ian.
In 1969 Marjorie and Ian were joined by daughter Alison and son-in-law Alan who worked alongside them until their retirement in 1990. The company evolved from sellers of package holidays to specialists in tailor-made and business travel. Alison and Alan Skirvin continue to run the family business and were joined by youngest daughter Zara in 2008.
Alan, Alison and Zara are joined by a loyal team of staff, many of whom have been with the company for over a decade. Lorraine, Claire and Andy complete the S&N Pickford team in 2010.
