What does the B stand for in B&Q DIY

[Wild reality]

I know the Q stands for Quentin has I used to frequent the store in Birmingham in 1979 it was on the high street then. But what does the B stand for.

[JulieEve]

Block & Quayle - the founders

[Wild reality]

I don't think the answer given is correct, has I said I used to go to the store the name over it was B?&Quentin.

[ali_alic]

Sorry Wild Reality but JulieEve is correct. It is definately Block and Quayle. Opened in the 1960s, first store was in Southampton.

[Wild reality]

Thank you for your answer it is correct, Block&Quale were the founders.

[nickmo]

And for your further reading: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/templates/content_lookup.jsp?content=/aboutbandq/2004/company_information/history.jsp&menu=aboutbandq

[Nelson100]

For some reason I used to think it stood for Better & Quicker! So what does DFS stand for is it Damn Fine Sofas? I'll have to post a question now.

[MacGuffin1]

Graham Kirkham founded Northern Upholstery in 1968 based in Doncaster, the firm bought Darley Furniture Stores and used the initials when listing on the Stock Exchange, hence DFS

[Loopy:Laura]

Definately Block and Quayle. I used to work there, and is one of the first things you get told!!!