Since 1919
Gamley's History
The Gamley's chain of toy shops was founded in 1919 by Bill Lord and as "the toyshop of the south" there were a total of 17 toy shops across the south of England from Eastbourne to Southampton.
​
The last of the retail outlets closed its door to the public in early 2008 after almost 90 years of trading. You can learn more about this Gamley's chapter at the Brighton Toy & Model Museum.
If you are looking for toys you may wish to look here instead. Or, you may wish to visit Wikipedia.
Assets & Trademarks
Since 2022, the following Gamley's assets have been painstakingly acquired by the new Gamley's Limited, company number: 14321193. The very same name as the original 1919 company.
gamleys.com (domain)
gamleys.co.uk (domain)
gamleys.net (domain)
gamleys.org (domain)
gamleys.info (domain)
gamleys.io (domain)
gamleys.xyz (domain)
gamleys.uk (domain)
gamleys.co (domain)
UK Class 36, 42 and 45 Trademarks held:
Covering a broad range of categories including digital services, software development, online networking, and various financial-themed classifications associated with brand protection. These registrations relate to intellectual property only and do not indicate the provision of regulated financial or investment services.
Now, Gamleys Limited is a private UK company focused on the stewardship of intellectual property, brand assets, and structured organisational support. We operate with a discreet, disciplined approach aligned with long-term value protection.
​
​
Advisory & Oversight
Our focus is on supporting organisations with strategic planning, operational clarity, and long-term growth. We work across a broad range of industries, helping teams solve complex challenges and improve overall performance. Our approach is practical, disciplined, and built around delivering measurable impact.
We also specialise in:
-
Intellectual property stewardship - managing, maintaining, and developing trademarks, domains, and related digital assets.
-
Operational oversight - helping organisations strengthen internal processes, governance, and reporting frameworks.
-
Performance and efficiency analysis - identifying gaps, improving workflows, and supporting better organisational alignment.
-
Risk awareness and mitigation - helping leadership identify and address operational and strategic exposure.
-
Project coordination - ensuring key initiatives progress on time, within scope, and with clear accountability.
-
Business continuity considerations - supporting organisations in planning for resilience, stability, and long-term value protection.
-
Stakeholder communication support - helping teams maintain clarity with partners, boards, and external advisors.
​Our work is bespoke, discreet, and disciplined. Whether supporting an early-stage venture or an established organisation, we focus on providing clarity, structure, and a dependable foundation for sustainable growth.
We remain committed to maintaining high professional standards through continued learning and structured development:
-
Henley Hedge Fund Programme - August 2025
-
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme - September 2025
-
ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering - October 2025
We operate with robust professional standards, supported by £5,000,000 indemnity cover for added assurance and continuity.
Gamleys Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection compliance.