John Pye Legacy Lives On | Nottingham News

John Pye, the visionary founder of the legendary Nottingham auction house, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, hard work, and joy. Starting with a horse and cart in 1968, he and his wife Ann built Furniture & General Auctions into John Pye & Sons — one of the UK’s first fully online auction houses. Known for his vibrant personality and infectious energy, he transformed a local business into a national powerhouse, selling 40,000 items weekly and turning a profit while rewarding his 600+ employees. His family vows to keep his ambitious spirit alive as the business continues strong — just as he’d want. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a60b85d3691c703f