Aldridge’s were established in 1879 as harness makers at 90 Friar Street . As lifestyle changed, the firm had to move on and harness work was replaced by saddlery and leather goods in 1925.

The premises doubled in size with the purchase of 91 Friar Street. The saddlery remained a part of the business until 1990, when with the ever increasing demand for luggage and business cases, sadly it had to be excluded.

Peter and Jonny, the fourth and fifth generation of the original family now run the business.