Family of Willerby's co-founder takes VIP tour

The visit reunited 92-year-old Jean Morris, the only child of Willerby’s founder, Walter Allan, with her father's legacy. Jean travelled from her home in Devon to the company’s site in Hull for the occasion and was joined by her sons, Simon and Andy, and daughter-in-law Patricia.

During the memorable visit they met Willerby colleagues, toured the facilities and stepped inside Willerby’s newest model. 

Speaking of the visit, Jean said, 

I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to come back to Hull and see the current Willerby site. The thing which surprises me the most is the size and scale of the operation. My father started this business as a one-man band from a small shed and it’s grown to such an impressive scale.

A family tour

As well as visiting Willerby's showground to look around the latest edition of Willerby's flagship model, The Vogue, Jean and her family also had the opportunity to meet many of Willerby’s workforce. As a company that prides itself on family values, some of Willerby's longest-serving colleagues have been with the business for over 40 years.  
 
The memorable visit was not only special for Jean, but was also incredibly poignant for her sons, Simon and Andy, who have fond memories of their grandad from their early childhood. 

Simon commented,

As a family we’re delighted that Mum has had the opportunity to see what has become of her father’s business, which started from humble beginnings and has gone through such an impressive evolution.