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What people say:
Added 6th July 2017
“I placed an order early Monday afternoon July 3rd and received it this morning (July 5th) despite the order including a book with a personal message on the flyleaf.
Even though we paid for expedited delivery this is still incredibly quick service!
The way life seems to work is that people are very quick to complain but slow to say thank you.
The map and the book are exactly what I wanted and I am staggered as well as being impressed at the rapid turnaround of and completion of the order.
Suffice to say, thank you and I will have no hesitation in recommending Francis Frith to anybody looking for a special gift or historical memento”
Added 5th March 2021
“I am so thrilled with the framed photo print that I have just received from you. Choosing and ordering the print was simple and straightforward, and the quality of the reproduction was first class. I ordered a 1948 print of Ramsgate market place - and I think my mother is in the photo”
Added 28th November 2017
“Hi Andrea,
Success! All maps have just arrived and they are perfect!
Thank you so much for sorting this for me. Dad will be so pleased.
Many thanks,
Sara”
Added 29th March 2019
“Delighted with map. Many thank”
Added 30th January 2008
“Those lovely books arrived this afternoon and I am so happy! They were in perfect condition and very well packaged. I look forward to sharing them with lots of friends and family. If you ever need someone to 'put in a good word' for the excellent service of your business, please do not hesitate to ask me. Thank you very much”
Added 4th November 2021
“Many thanks for this order - a fascinating set of four OS maps for our area going back 200 years. Lots of interesting comparisons to be made!
Kind regards,
John”
Added 29th August 2020
“ I wanted an old map of Stoke Gifford, near Bristol for my husband's birthday. So l ordered an 1880 map from Francis Firth. I did pay for express delivery but I didn't expect it to arrive the next day! We are really pleased with the map which clearly shows our house. The framing is really good. The ordering process on the website was slick allowing you to see the various options for the mount and fram”
Added 24th March 2021
“Received our Mugs here in Michigan USA. They arrived in perfect condition, exactly as advertised. Could not be more pleased with the personal service. The map on the mug was cropped exactly as requested to show specifically the area farmed by my ancestors in the 1850s. A great reminder of our heritage. Thank you, Jack Ledger”
Added 16th March 2011
“I must say thank you for excellent service from your company. The jigsaw I ordered last friday was delivered on Monday in time for my father-in-law's birthday today. He is delighted with it. Really exceptional service! Kind regards April Startup (from Hong Kong”
Added 16th March 2011
“Many thanks for your kind attention. The calendar was safely received today with the correct amendment. Excellent customer service”
Added 12th August 2020
“I have just received today my free photo of Lord Street, Southport. Although I no longer live there, Southport will always be home and it is lovely to have some memories of the old place! Thank you for sending it so quickly.”
Added 16th March 2011
“Firstly, thank you for your prompt reply to my email regarding express delivery. Secondly, thank you so much for delivering the picture so quickly. The picture was beautifully presented and nicer than I was expecting. I can't wait to give it to my Dad for his birthday. Many thanks”
Added 20th December 2017
“I have just received the calendars I chose, featuring the places in Shropshire that my ancestors came from. The photos exceeded all expectations and bring to life the towns and streets where my ancestors were born, lived, married and worked. I can't wait to pass these gifts on to the family. Many thanks for the prompt delivery as well as these great calendars.”
Added 16th March 2011
“I am writing to thank you for the excellent framed print of Holsworthy which arrived safely today. I am particularly grateful for the efficient and prompt manner in which the original error was rectified and the courtesy and politeness shown by the staff member who dealt with the problem when I telephoned”
Added 24th August 2020
“Got you from the Helpful Book Company and just wanted to say what a very nice website you have, I sent a couple of epostcards already and found it was easy to do, no doubt I will succumb to some paid-for items in due course!!! We live in France so this site could be useful ( and interesting) for presents................ Best wishes, Audre”
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