Publisher's Synopsis
Follow the fortunes of the enterprising Webb family from their agrarian roots in the West Midlands to modern times. From agriculture, through tea-dealing, to commerce, Stephen founded a flourishing grocery empire.
Out of the grocer's shop came a variety of characters. John Cadman Webb, a vicar and Freemason. Fred who founded his own repertory theatre company. Harry Riley who patented several industrial inventions and founded his own company. Charles Morgan and Frank Samuel who both won scholarships to Cambridge University and went on to make their mark in the Civil Service in Burma and Egypt. Charles also became an internationally respected economist and was honoured with a C.I.E. and a knighthood. Today's Webbs continue to explore opportunities and to strike out boldly in new directions.
