Our History

1843

William Bull

William Bull, landlord of The George Inn on the High Street in Shipston-on-Stour begins operating as an auctioneer and agent; later, his son, John Heath William Bull joins and expands the practice into land management

1843

1873

William Bull dies

1873

1889

Frank Sammon Parsons

John Heath William Bull dies and Frank Sammon Parsons carries on the business, continuing the tradition of providing board and lodging for his employees. John Frederik Bosley is one of the employees, and lives with Frank and his sister until 1901

1889

1901

John Frederik Bosley

John  Frederik Bosley marries Agnes Sheldon, daughter of Edward Sheldon, a local wine merchant

1901

1904

Bertram Sheldon Bosley

Agnes Sheldon gives birth to their son, Bertram Sheldon Bosley

1904

1907

Kibler Morgan

 A business parallel to Sheldon Bosley, Kibler Morgan in Stratford-upon-Avon  is established as an estate agency for commercial and residential property by Ralph Kibler Morgan

1907

1914

The start of World War 1

1914

1918

Frank retires

Frank Sammons Parson retires, and not long after dies, leaving the business to be shared between John Frederik Bosley and his colleague, Henry Harper, now Bosley & Harper

1918

1918

Armistice, 11th November

1918

1936

John Bosley dies

John Bosley dies, by which time Bertram Sheldon Bosley has joined the firm, but it’s not long before he has set up his own firm in Shipston-on-Stour, offering the same services his father had before him.

Sheldon Bosley begins to rapidly expand his business, investing in his father-in-law’s business, Shipston Engineering Ltd, amongst other business partnerships. Bosley & Harper is however absorbed by Bigwoods of Birmingham

1936

1939

The start of World War II

1939

1945

VE Day

1945

1953

HM Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

1953

1957

Ralph passes away

Ralph passes away leaving the business to his son, John Morgan

1957

1976

Bertram dies

Bertram Sheldon Bosley tragically dies in a car accident and not long after John Morgan dies of cancer. Bob Sandland at the time is managing Sheldon Bosley’s Shipston business, and as a friend of John Morgan, is asked to take on the Kibler Morgan business prior to his death.

The Stratford office known as Sheldon Bosley & Partners & Kibler Morgan & Son, later simplified to Sheldon Bosley & Partners

Through the management of large estates, Sheldon Bosley and company were able to identify opportunities for residential and commercial conversions which required new skills in addition to their traditional knowledge.

1976

1980s

Rural land agency

Primarily a rural land agency, many clients were and remain, farmers and landowners which from the 1980s, was identified as suitable for housing development. This required specific expertise in planning, architecture, and the selling of new properties. The expansion of a planning department spawned further arms into strategic land development born out of estates and owners having assets with potential for more use and benefit.

1980s

1991

Timothy Lea

Timothy Lea estate agency is established in Evesham

1991

1999

Merger

Timothy Lea merges with Arthur Griffith & Mumford to become Timothy Lea & Griffiths

1999

2004

Knight & Rennie

Knight & Rennie estate agency is established in Leamington Spa, later opening a second branch in Kenilworth

2004

2009

Longlease Property management

Longlease Property management is founded in Great Malvern, Worcestershire

2009

2015

Timothy Lea & Griffiths

Timothy Lea & Griffiths acquires Longlease Property Management

2015

2016

Merger

Sheldon Bosley Ltd merge with Knight & Rennie, becoming Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd.

2016

2018

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd acquires Timothy  Lea & Griffiths, including Longlease Property Management.

2018

2019

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd acquires Bishop’s Estate Agents in Kineton. A new head office occupied at Stratford Business and Technology Park with the majority of staff relocated to work under one roof, and estate agency branches maintained in local towns

2019

2020

Rebranding

Timothy Lea & Griffiths re-brands to Sheldon Bosley Knight, a new branch in Pershore is opened, and Mark Annett & Company in Chipping Campden is acquired by the Sheldon Bosley Knight family

2020

2021

New Office

New premises open in Winchcombe, bringing the office locations total to nine.

2021

2022

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight acquires Hawkins Sales & Lettings in Nuneaton and Bedworth, James Sellick’s Lettings in Leicester and Tim Cox & Associates Stratford lettings portfolio, Fox and Bradgates.

2022

2023

Acquisition

Robin Jones and Croft Property Management are acquired providing a foothold in Coventry. Andrew Granger adding three further offices to our Leicester operation. Fair to Landlords rental portfolio in Worcester and the surrounding area

2023
17 July, 2026

Great job showing me around

anita dyson
17 July, 2026

Great viewing and communication.

Stephen Bailey
16 July, 2026

Great viewing and communication.

Stephen Bailey
16 July, 2026

Great service and friendly agents

Rebekah Hickey
16 July, 2026

Lovely team and Ella was very helpful and kind. I highly recommend!

Tali Perry
16 July, 2026

I recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Sheldon Bosley Knight having relocated from London to Worcester! The communication, transparency and commitment to their clients was apparent throughout the entire process. Josh, Katie and Emma were fantastic. I’d highly recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight to anyone looking to rent or sell/ purchase a property in the Worcester area!

Gianno Glorioso
14 July, 2026

We had an excellent experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight during our property search. Ella was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the viewing process. She was well prepared, answered all of our questions clearly, and made the viewing relaxed and informative without any pressure.

Although we ultimately decided to proceed with a different property, we were genuinely impressed with the high level of service we received from Sheldon Bosley Knight. Ella’s communication was excellent, and she made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable.

Thank you to Ella and the team at Sheldon Bosley Knight for your time, professionalism, and support. We would be happy to recommend your services to anyone looking to rent a property.

Sameera Jayathilake
14 July, 2026

I thought Andy Gibbs provided exceptional service in helping my daughter find a property that was right for her and also helped her in getting her offer accepted. It’s so important to have the right personality in the job of selling property and Andy’s enthusiasm, knowledge of the market and great communication skills make him perfect for this role!

Clare Askwith
14 July, 2026

Thank you for your support and patience throughout the process of purchasing the property. Your service was prompt, professional, and excellent from start to finish. You were always punctual and arranged appointments at times that were convenient for me. I truly appreciate your dedication and would highly recommend your services.

Jincy Sijo
12 July, 2026

Josh, Katie and Izzy (apols if I've missed anyone) were a pleasure to work with during our application for a rented property in Evesham. Everything went smoothly and the SBK team were always professional, helpful and friendly. Happy to recommend.

Jerry Whitfield
10 July, 2026

Had a really positive experience with Andy Gibbs at SBK when searching for my first flat. Lovely guy and was kind enough to show us around the flat twice within a few days. Answered all our questions, knew his stuff on the properties he was selling and consistently took the time to share updates with me (and my Mum!) throughout the whole process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you Andy!

Bronte
10 July, 2026

On this occasion we were buyers.

But the experience with Sheldon Bosley and Kight has been brilliant. Professional, understanding and accommodating.

I know who to turn to when we come to sell.

A big thank you to all the team.

Martin
9 July, 2026

All the staff that I communicated with were very professional, friendly, very informative, and overall first class. I cannot fault them for a single point 10/10. Thanks guys

Martin Dunn
8 July, 2026

Excellent service,very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

Matt Plant
2 July, 2026

Fantastic service. I chose Sheldon Bosley Knight over the competition based on a gut feeling after meeting their excellent valuations expert and they did not disappoint. The end-to-end service from valuation through the sales team and on to purchase progress and completion were excellent. The staff were contactable, friendly, professional and went the extra mile for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. A happy customer.

Clare
27 June, 2026

It was great to work with Wayne. He was instrumental in securing the property. Initially we had gone with our own mortgage advisor and our mortgage application was rejected by the lender and he suggested using another mortgage advisor, who was able to get the mortgage approved by the same vendor and us securing the property. It was a pleasure to deal with Wayne in the Coventry office, he was responsive, quick to sort out bumps and very helpful.

Prasath Balu
25 June, 2026

The people at SBK not only were helpful and efficient in handling my purchase, they also gave me several very useful pieces of advice entirely unasked and generally made the process smooth in a way that other involved parties had not done. Were I to sell my house again at some future time, I would certainly choose to market it through these estate agents.

Beth Blakey
24 June, 2026

Extremely approachable and helpful. A special shout-out for Josh and Danielle too. Excellent service all round, much appreciated!

Andrew Dadd
24 June, 2026

Fantastic customer experience delivering brilliant service on every level! Great communication from the initial meeting. I would definitely recommend SBK for buying or selling… I have experienced both! 5*

Michelle Shingler
24 June, 2026

First class service from the entire Team at SBK, special thanks to Sophie, Andy & Andrew.

jack longley
22 June, 2026

We had a fantastic experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight Estate Agency. The communication was spot on from start to finish—we were kept updated every step of the way without any unnecessary delays, which made the whole process much less stressful.

The level of cooperation from the team was amazing. Everyone was professional, helpful, and always willing to answer any questions we had. We truly felt supported throughout the entire process.

We would definitely recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient estate agent, and we wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again in the future. Thank you for making everything run so smoothly!
BRANCH IN EVESHAM

Julia Szymanska
18 June, 2026

We just want to say that Josh is a credit to the SheldonBosleyKnight team. He was extremely knowledgable, professional and accurate, and according to the Mrs ‘Very Smartly dressed!’. SheldonBosleyKnight have made our house search a Breeze and a Pleasure. Thank you & Great Job to them all. Fingers crossed that all goes smoothly with the sale/exchange which is clearly wouldn’t be due to any fault of this team. Thank you!

Simon Powell
16 June, 2026

Extremely professional service from the team at Sheldon Bosley Knight in Evesham. They sold our house for us in record time, handling all viewings and negotiations and keeping us informed and updated at every stage. We can't recommend them highly enough and thank them for all their help.

Sue Howard
16 June, 2026

SBK have been excellent throughout. Andrew and Andy (even making their names easy) have been super; giving clear guidance, efficient processes and keen attention. Within a week we had photos and floor plan completed and the following week over 10 viewings and an offer within two days. We have been particularly impressed with clear and prompt communications and found the online Street App very easy to use. Everyone at SBK have been friendly and positive and helpful. Thank you

Emma Bish
16 June, 2026

This is my 3rd time using SBK always a fantastic and professional service.

Caroline Brooks
15 June, 2026

Dealing with the sale of my late fathers house.. Excellent service so friendly and helpful. Got a very quick sale. Would highly recommend and a Big Thank you for what you have done. Jacky

Beepboop
15 June, 2026

Whilst looking for a property to rent the staff team were so helpful especially Katie, Josh and Issie. They have helped me with any issues I have and were so patient with me as I moved into my new property and can’t thank them enough.

Bethany Payton
11 June, 2026

Great customer service

Tom Ball
11 June, 2026

Absolutely brilliant team. Made everything easy and communication was excellent. Highly recommend.

Tanya Owens
7 June, 2026

Jess was fantastic from beginning to end. Very friendly and prompt with her replies.

jessica ramsay
6 June, 2026

My wife and I went to view a property on Friday and Jasmine showed us around and she was very professional in her job and she answered all the questions we put to her and we would highly recommend sbk letting in coventry. And jasmine put us ease from start to finish.

Ade Pheasey
1 June, 2026

We would like to thank Sheldon Bosley Knight For all the help My husband and I have received, in selling our property. Jess. and Wayne have been there for us every step of the way. So thank you both. We would definitely recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight. Also we would like to thank the lettings team for all there help. Meredith was extremely helpful. So thankyou you all. Regards Rosemary &Eric

Rose Plowman
30 May, 2026

After nearly two years on the market, with a lot of viewings but no serious interest, we placed our property with Sheldon Bosley Knight and had a buyer within a matter of weeks. The property has now sold and completed and we could not be happier.

Steve Foster
28 May, 2026

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Great experience with house viewings.

Susy
22 May, 2026

The staff at the Coventry office have been very helpful throughout the purchase process thank you all again especially Jess.

Sunny gill
19 May, 2026

The friendliest team who helped to sell our property quickly and hassle free. Confidently recommend.

Rebecca Cleveley
16 May, 2026

We’ve had a very positive experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight so far. The process is still ongoing, but communication has been professional, clear, and supportive throughout. Even with some surveyor checks still in progress, the team has kept everything moving smoothly and kept us updated along the way. Thank you for the help and support during the process.

Jilcy Eapen Angadipattu
15 May, 2026

Thumbs up to Isabell and Josh, easy to communicate with and keep it up

Barbara Kwambana
13 May, 2026

Fantastic service particularly Sam was great and patience showing us the futures of the property we chosen to buy. Highly recommend

clemente zamora tardio
11 May, 2026

Pauline Cronin
1 May, 2026

Excellent service and support

Maggie Martin
30 April, 2026

From the initial viewing through to the signing of the tenancy agreement, Louisa has been proactive, knowledgeable and professional at every step. Having made a request to agree a sooner move in date, she acted quickly to ensure vetting and property checks were carried out in time, whilst ensuring fine details like furnishings and further queries were communicated swiftly. The move went very smoothly and as stress free as possible. Thanks for you help!

timbojtimboj
30 April, 2026

Second time I used Sheldon and they were professional and responsive - Ian and Norma were great! No hidden charge and all comms were made in a day. When I had a dispute with the legal company - Jephson Legal, Sheldon was supportive and sympathetic. Their leadership team was even involved to support my argument. I would highly recommend them.

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