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A new look, the same family business trusted to protect British homes for 100 years.
To celebrate our centenary, we’re honouring our roots in London, England, where William F. Banham invented his very first lock (and the world’s first automatic doorbolt) in 1926, and where we’ve been innovating ever since.
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Protect What You Cherish: Meet Gyles Brandreth and his extraordinary collection of jumpers.
In our latest Protect What You Cherish story, the beloved broadcaster invites us into his world to discover the jumpers he holds dearest and the unique stories stitched into every one.
Discover the story banham.co.uk/journal/protect…
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8,500 teapots, 1 perfect cuppa. Keith and Sue Blayze might just be Britain's ultimate tea lovers with their remarkable collection of 8,500+ teapots.
From quirky designs to rare finds, discover more here bit.ly/3TPMUdh
Few things are more synonymous with Britain than a good cup of tea. 🫖
Discover the story of Keith and Sue and their extraordinary collection of over 8,500 teapots bit.ly/4x8hwoN
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Summer escapes start with peace of mind.
Thank you to @countryandtown for featuring Banham in their Great British Brands Summer Guide. Proud to stand alongside Britain's leading brands as we celebrate our centenary in 2026.
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Game, set, match! From crisp whites to vibrant purples and verdant greens, Banham’s bespoke front doors are following suit as the iconic colours of tennis take centre stage across London. 🎾
As we celebrate the anniversary the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, we take a rare look inside Liz West's extraordinary archive of Spice Girls memorabilia. 👚🎤👠
Five icons defined a moment in British culture. Our Protect What You Cherish campaign celebrates the stories and value behind Britain's most treasured collections.
Discover Liz collection bit.ly/4ana9AX
Our iconic alarm shield has become a trusted symbol of home protection. Backed by our 24/7 monitored Alarm Receiving Centre, when you see the Banham shield above the door you know you're in safe hands.
Our Alarms banham.co.uk/burglar-alarms/
What’s your most cherished possession?
For our centenary year we’re celebrating some of Britain’s most unique collections. And they don’t come more zig-a-zig-amazing than Spice Girl fan Liz’s treasure trove of costumes and memorabilia.
The platform trainers, the leopard prints...no points for guessing what our Protect What You Cherish campaign star Liz collects! Find out more about her record-breaking costume collection.
banham.co.uk/journal/liz-wes…
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Were you team Sporty or Posh, Baby, Scary or Ginger? For our Protect What You Cherish centenary campaign, Spice Girls super-fan Liz West showed us her record-breaking collection.
Follow the link to find out more banham.co.uk/journal/liz-wes…
After stumbling upon a 1950s half‑pint milk bottle in the Brecon Beacons, our campaign star Steve began a journey that’s grown into an extraordinary collection of over 23,000 British milk bottles, now showcased in his very own museum.
Join us as we step into his nostalgic world and uncover the surprising charm of the not‑so‑humble milk bottle.
Meet Steve banham.co.uk/journal/milk-bo…
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After 100 years of innovation, we’ve learnt that you can’t rush perfection.
That’s why we’re proud to do things the right way, with master craftspeople using time-honoured processes to make our signature hardwood doors. Always made by hand in Britain, for quality you can feel - and trust.
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We’re proud to be trusted to protect what you cherish most - whatever that may be. To celebrate 100 years of our family business, we’ve asked a few of Britain’s most prolific collectors to talk us through their treasures, from the quirky to the record-breaking.
Next, we meet Steve and delve into his cherished collection of 23,000 milk bottles.
banham.co.uk/journal/milk-bo…
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A key that turns perfectly in the lock, everytime; key registration that protects your key from unauthorised duplication, for peace of mind.
Every Banham key is cut in-house to the exacting standards of our specialist locksmiths, the perfect match to our award-winning locks.
Did you know that a collector of teddy bears is called an arctophile? That Winnie the Pooh was named after a real bear that A.A. Milne’s son saw in London Zoo? Or that Paddington caused a fashion trend for welly boots?
Lots of us still have a beloved childhood teddy - but our campaign star Kirsty takes the cake with 1,200 guests at her teddy bear’s picnic.
Learn more about Kirsty's collection and how Banham can Protect What You Cherish banham.co.uk/journal/teddy-b…
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Home grown innovation, made in Britain since 1926, when the very first Banham lock became a world first in innovation. 100 years later, we’ve done it again: our locks won Best Product 2026 at the Great British Brands Awards.
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We’re proud to be trusted to protect what you cherish most - whatever that may be. To celebrate 100 years of our family business, we’ve asked a few of Britain’s most prolific collectors to talk us through their treasures, from the quirky to the record-breaking.
First up, meet Kirsty and her 1,200 teddy bears.
Learn more banham.co.uk/journal/teddy-b…
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