| It is nearly two centuries since Westley Richards was established in Birmingham. Today, it still thrives as a family-run business, occupying the purpose-built gunmaking factory built around the turn of this century.
As one of the world's premier gunmakers, Westley Richards has always maintained strong ties with London. In 1814, William Westley Richards set up shop in Bond Street, with the well known character and sportsman, William Bishop as manager. He rapidly became known as 'The Bishop of Bond Street'. serving the firm for over fifty years and building an enviable reputation for Westley Richards guns and their service to sportsmen the world over.
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William Westley Richards - Founded the business in 1812
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