Thimbleby & Shorland, Valuers, Land & Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors were founded in 1901.Specialising for many years in livestock, horses and agricultural auctions and land agency, the firm has diversified over the years and among other things, is now the leading international specialist in the sale and valuation of horse-drawn carriages and related items, hosting the world famous Reading Carriage Sales.Thimbleby & Shorland also conduct large auctions of Contractors Plant and Equipment in Reading and elsewhere on behalf of clients such as Hewden Plant Hire, these sales also having an international following.The two annual sales of Shetland ponies are the largest in the country.