Visionhire

The story of Visionhire

Visionhire operated television rental shops and services across Britain and was eventually absorbed through industry consolidation.

Origins and development

Visionhire forms part of the history of British home entertainment rental. The business or brand dates to 1959. Visionhire operated television rental shops and services across Britain and was eventually absorbed through industry consolidation.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Visionhire; later Granada-related ownership. A definitive end date for the original retail format has not been confirmed. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.