The story of Ampthill Antiques Emporium dates back to Victorian times when the Rushbrooke family opened their department store in Ampthill. In the early 20th century it changed its name to Pecks and traded successfully until 1979 when the store was closed. Mr Reg Bradley acquired the shop and opened the Emporium selling the premises later to Marc Legg. The business now flourishes as an antique emporium offering much that was available at the outset of the Rushbrooke dream.