When Boots first opened its doors as a herbalist store in 1849 it provided accessible healthcare to Nottingham’s industrial workers. Under the direction of Jesse Boot, a new business model was created, which focused on the many and not just the privileged few. He built long-lasting trust in Boots by offering quality products at competitive prices, delivered with expert customer service.
Explore our company timeline which charts Boots growth from a neighbourhood herbalist store to an international Health and Beauty retailer.
Discover more about our history through our virtual exhibitions. Our first exhibition ‘In Sickness & Health’ celebrates the role of community pharmacists in supporting everyday healthcare needs.
Browse through our online catalogue to see what’s in our heritage collections and to view thousands of digital images of our stores, people and products.
Learn more about our stores' history through our series of archive features.
Experience the history of Boots through our Boots Hidden Heroes series.