A Heritage to be proud of... 1880 A Tradition was born Loake was set up in Kettering, Northamptonshire, by three brothers, Thomas, John and William. The business was started in an outbuilding at Thomas Loake's House at 62 King Street. Today, more than 130 years and give generations later, Loake is still family owned and was awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen!