Description
In 1793 William Hill opened a licensed grocer's shop in Rose Street Lane in Edinburgh's New Town. By 1799 the business had become so successful that he was able to move to new, grander premises on Frederick Street, where the company remained for over 200 years. In 1815 his eldest son, William Jnr., joined the company and on the death of his father in 1818, was joined by his brother Robert. Togethe ...


