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Founded by Bernard Pears in 1952.1
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British property company, founded 1952
William Pears Group is one of Britain's largest property companies, with £6 billion of property in London and south-east England. The William Pears Group was founded in 1952, by Bernard Pears and his son Clive Pears.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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William Pears Group is one of Britain's largest property companies, with £6 billion of property in London and south-east England. The William Pears Group was founded in 1952, by Bernard Pears and his son Clive Pears.2
Founded by Bernard Pears in 1952.1
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