General · 5 September 2026

Ashford family high street business still thriving after 80 years

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Soundcraft Hi-Fi in Ashford is a third-generation business, with 74-year-old Geoff Mathews working alongside his sons Sam and Daniel. It began in 1946 as Photocraft, selling cameras, before moving into audio in the 1980s as music tastes changed. Now Soundcraft Hi-Fi, this business focuses on high-end audio equipment and generates approximately £1 million in annual revenue.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 11:19

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