Discover Our Proud Heritage
Founded in 1959 in Barrowford, Beech’s Butchers has a reputation for supplying the finest quality, locally sourced meat and produce to the people of Lancashire.
For the past 60 years, we’ve been proud to supply our customers with delicious meat, award-winning home made sausages, locally sourced wine and beer and much more.
Along the way we’ve managed to create history: opening a second shop in Wilpshire and a third shop in Bamford.
It’s been quite the journey, and we invite you to learn about our proud heritage with this timeline.
1959
Bill Beech Opens Beech's Butchers in Barrowford
Over 50 years ago, at 106 Gisburn Road in Barrowford, Bill Beech opened up his first butchers shop - which becomes an integral part of the community.
2003
John Shaw Buys Beech's Butchers
Experienced butcher John wants a new challenge and buys Beech's Butchers from the Beech family.
2008
First Refit at Barrowford
In January 2008, the Barrowford shop gets its first transformation. Complete with new refrigeration systems, counters and display units, John reinforces his belief that providing exceptional produce means using the best equipment.
2010
Buy Heywood Butchers in Wilsphire
The ongoing success of the Barrowford shop, and John's desire to provide high-grade produce to local communities sees him open a second shop on Whalley Road in Wilpshire.
2012
Launched our Homemade Pies
From meat and potato to steak, chicken and cheese and onion, we launch a delicious range of homemade pies - which are still a popular product to this day.
2014
Refit at Wilpshire
We close our Wilpshire shop for several weeks while we give it a fresh, up-to-date look. We fit modern display units, shelving and refrigeration systems which ensure produce stays fresh for longer.
2014
Start Selling Fish
Acting on your feedback, we begin selling a range of fresh fish; including salmon, seabass and potted shrimps - further adding to our range of produce.
2015
Launch Our Facebook Page
After relying on word-of-mouth advertising for 50 years, we know it's time to go digital. We launch our Facebook page, where customers get access to weekly deals, special offers and answer any customer questions.
2015
New Website Launch
On the back of the success of our Facebook page, we launch the Beech’s Butchers website. It's a huge success and we offer even more flexibility with click and collect.
2016
Second Refit At Barrowford
We feel it's time we give our Barrowford store a make-over. The new shop features state-of-the-art shelving and refrigeration units, and a new, wider entrance for ease of access.
2017
Buy Bamford Farm Shop
In October 2017 John decides to buy a butchers in the north of Manchester, sticking with the company philosophy of buying into local communities and providing them with quality produce.
2019
Rebuild Bamford Farm Shop
We continue to serve the local community while making plans to transform the building into a farm shop; giving them access to all our traditional produce, as well as other products sourced from local suppliers.
2019
New Website Launch
We further our commitment to enriching the customer experience with the redesign and release of our new website, which we're sure you'll agree looks amazing!