The journey of ParkerSteel began in 1904, in the hands of founder John Parker. Born and bred in Whitehaven, the devoted churchgoer decided to move to Canterbury. He thought the Cathedral City to be the best place to start a new life. Having previously worked as an ironmonger Mr Parker opened his very own shop at No. 11 The Parade, selling tools and goods to the trade. Soon enough, he realised the potential to diversify into stockholding iron, to cater for the local farming community. He acquired a small yard in Watling Street, and began stockholding the first batches of metal for local trade. In order to keep pace with the company's growth ParkerSteel moved 1970 to our current location in Vauxhall Road, a world away from the humble beginnings at The Parade.