About Us

About Us

About Us

A little bit about us and the history behind Francis DIY

We're a local, independant DIY & Hardware shop located on Moorland Road - the shopping street of Oldfield Park, Bath. We've been estabished since 1966 and have always been a family run business.

  • Local, Independant Business
  • Free Local Delivery
  • Expert Product Advice
  • Open 7 Days
  • Family Run since 1966
  • Wide product range

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The History

The last 50+ years behind the shop

Originally estabished in 1966 by the great Derek Francis up on Bear Flat, Bath, the shop then moved to the thriving local shopping district of Moorland Road. A lot of things have changed over the past 50+ years, but we've searched through the archives and found a few photos.

Outside the Moorland Road Shop
Outside the Moorland Road Shop
Graham, Steve & Derek outside the shop in Moorland Road. 1997 approx.
Stuart & Derek outside Topdec
Stuart & Derek outside Topdec
Stuart, Derek & Other outside Topdec, what the shop was called on Hayes Place, Bear Flat, Bath.
Derek, Chris & Rob
Derek, Chris & Rob
Derek, Chris & Rob behind the counter in the shop in Moorland Road

The Team

The Team! - Graham, Nigel, Jason, Steve & Luke (from left to right)

Original shop owner Derek Francis's Daughter & Son now run the shop - Leigh Samways & Simon Francis.

About

We're a local, independant DIY & Hardware shop located on Moorland Road - the shopping street of Oldfield Park, Bath. We've been estabished since 1966 and have always been a family run business.

Contact info

We're your local DIY & Hardware store in Oldfield Park, Bath. Free Local Delivery, Open 7 Days.