Mr A. T. Howlett
(Representative in
India & the Far East)

Our Offices

A documented history begins with John Drage, the first proprietor. His boot and shoemaking company, one of the first in Bozeat, was established in the 1860's and continued well into the 1900's.

By 1910 the company was listed as John Drage & Son though by this time, only William was involved in the business, the other son having left the firm. There is some disagreement as to the origin of the name "Arch Villa", but locals believe the owner named his properties after his sons Archibald & Gordon.

During the early years of the 20th century, Arch Villa played host to local boxing matches before becoming a garage, TV repair shop and immediately prior to our tenure, the home of an engineering company.

We have some fully managed office space available to let....

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