About Us
The Usher family have been working in the building trade since 1870. Nicknamed, the ‘Klondyke’, the yard was referred to by locals after the North American Gold Rush of the late 19th century due to the labour intensive nature and honest drive of George Usher.
George Usher was followed by his son George Dixon Usher, who managed the business until the early 20th century, together with his son, George Warsop Usher and brothers Tom and Dick.
After the death of Warsop Usher in 1973, son’s Ian and Eric Usher continued in the trade and fulfilled the tradition; Ian covering the joinery aspect and Eric covering the building works.
In 1980, the investment of The Meeting Room, Dixon Ground was launched to create a new Joinery workshop and office.
During the 1990’s, Ian's son, Alec Usher became involved in the joinery trade and gaining experience over the years he followed suit in this family tradition and runs the business today.