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 Sheffields: was established in 1947 by Hugh Sheffield at 45 High Street, Abbots Langley (now Abbey Pharmacy). Quickly building a reputation in electrical retail, repair and rentals, business was so brisk that larger premises were soon needed so Mr Sheffield built a new shop at the present location - 65 High Street. When it was opened in April 1958 by popular singer, Malcolm Vaughan, the large crowd that assembled necessitated police presence!
Perhaps you were there? Number 67 High Street (now the toy shop), was built on later and opened in June 1962 by radio and TV presenter, Peter Haigh and his wife. How many of you can remember using the listening booths before buying your favourite 45’s or LP’s? In 1976, Sheffields was the only business in the Watford area at the time to receive the Distributive Training Aware - a government award for high standards of staff training.
Hugh Sheffield finally retired in the mid 80’s and sold the company to Len and Dawn Newell.
Jeff Hill joined the staff team as shop manager in 1989 and subsequently became the new owner when Len and Dawn retired in April 2000.
Since then the shop has been given a facelift including built-in kitchen displays and the complete refurbishment of the 1st floor. Customers can now experience Digital and HD TV in a comfortable setting through our quality range of LCD and Plasma screens and surround sound systems. There have been huge technological advances in the last 60 years, so, it is good news for local residents and businesses alike that Sheffields has all the latest technology, whilst endeavouring to retain the essential characteristics of a family-run Village shop and uphold the original motto
“Sheffields for Value and Service’’.
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