Our Story

We’re proud of our unique history.
In 1877 our founder, William Wilson, invented the very first pram.
Since then we’ve become one of the world’s most
trusted brands, transporting more than 10 million babies.

The Pram Is Born

1877

Our heritage is not only very special, it’s what makes us unique.

Our story starts in 1877 when our founder, William Wilson, invented the world’s first baby carriage. William developed an innovative spring system – the now-famous bouncing Silver Cross suspension – and combined this with a reversible hood to create the first-ever modern pram.

The name Silver Cross has long been associated with royalty, first supplying a pram for King George VI.

The tradition continued with Princess Grace of Monaco (right) and (left) HRH Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and a young Prince Charles.

The Royal Connection

1895

The Rolls Royce Of Prams

1950s

Silver Cross soon gained a reputation for high quality craftsmanship and design and grew to become one of the industry’s biggest exporters worldwide.

By the mid-1900s, the company was renowned for producing the world’s most exclusive baby coaches – known as the “Rolls-Royce of prams”

 

By the 1960s, Silver Cross was established as Britain’s premier pram manufacturer.

It continued to manufacture classic coach prams, but new designs were launched to meet the changing demands of modern families. Silver Cross was now a household name, loved and trusted by parents around the globe.

A Household Name

1960s

Global Expansion

2000s

Our products are now sold to more than 70 countries worldwide and Silver Cross has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melborne.

Our flagship store, pictured here, is in the prestigious Plaza 66, Shanghai.

Today, Silver Cross is still based in Yorkshire, England.

We continue to develop the best and most innovative prams and nursery products. We’re proud to say more than 10 million parents have chosen us to help give their babies the best start in life.

The Best Start In Life

Today
1877

The Pram Is Born

Our heritage is not only very special, it’s what makes us unique.

Our story starts in 1877 when our founder, William Wilson, invented the world’s first baby carriage. William developed an innovative spring system – the now-famous bouncing Silver Cross suspension – and combined this with a reversible hood to create the first-ever modern pram.

1895

The Royal Connection

The name Silver Cross has long been associated with royalty, first supplying a pram for King George VI.

The tradition continued with Princess Grace of Monaco (right) and (left) HRH Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and a young Prince Charles.

1950s

The Rolls Royce Of Prams

Silver Cross soon gained a reputation for high quality craftsmanship and design and grew to become one of the industry’s biggest exporters worldwide.

By the mid-1900s, the company was renowned for producing the world’s most exclusive baby coaches – known as the “Rolls-Royce of prams”

1960s

A Household Name

 

By the 1960s, Silver Cross was established as Britain’s premier pram manufacturer.

It continued to manufacture classic coach prams, but new designs were launched to meet the changing demands of modern families. Silver Cross was now a household name, loved and trusted by parents around the globe.

2000s

Global Expansion

Our products are now sold to more than 70 countries worldwide and Silver Cross has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Melborne.

Our flagship store, pictured here, is in the prestigious Plaza 66, Shanghai.

Today

The Best Start In Life

Today, Silver Cross is still based in Yorkshire, England.

We continue to develop the best and most innovative prams and nursery products. We’re proud to say more than 10 million parents have chosen us to help give their babies the best start in life.