Stephen Toulson & Sons (ST&S) was a sand and gravel business established in Tinsley, Sheffield in 1911. The company played a role in the extraction and supply of essential construction materials in the north of England until it was acquired by Amey Roadstone Construction in 1974.
History
In the early years, Stephen Toulson & Sons provided contract haulage services, offering horses, carts, equipment and the necessary logistics to fulfil contracts for the movement of construction materials in the Sheffield area to meet growing industrial demand. The company was also known as S. Toulson Carting Agents, S. Toulson and Sons Carting Contractors and also simply "The Toulson's".[1] The founder, Stephen Toulson, established a reputation for fast, reliable delivery,[2] and as a good employer.[3] By 1920, ST&S operated a fleet of 22 horses, necessitating additional stabling near Tinsley Tram Terminus.[4]
Stephen Toulson & Sons Ltd, was formed in December 1927.