[4] In 1884 and 1885, published listings for "John Tanner, wine and spirit merchant" as an authorized agent for Southmolton appeared.

[7] When these were requisitioned during the Second World War the company moved its head office to its current premises in Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, parts of which date back to the 1490s and are Grade II listed.

Butts of sherry, pipes of Port, hogsheads of claret and burgundy were shipped via London, Bristol or Liverpool and on by rail to Tanners for resting and bottling.

[8] Tanners employs just over 100 people with the majority split between its headquarters in Shrewsbury, and its distribution depot and bonded warehouse in Welshpool, Powys.

In addition to a retail outlet in Shrewsbury,[9] a second is found in Welshpool, and a further four at Bridgnorth, Hereford, Llandudno and more recently, Chester.

[citation needed] Lately, the business has been running events, which include supper clubs and lectured events, which have covered topics including: The buildings were used in 1984 for the filming of ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring George C Scott, Susannah York and David Warner because of their Dickensian appearance.