Hartley's
From Graces Guide
Hartley's is a UK brand of marmalades and jams, manufactured at Long Sutton, Lincolnshire by Chivers Hartley Ltd. A company that is now owned by Premier Foods.
Hartley's was a grocers founded by Sir William Pickles Hartley near Pendle, Lancashire.
1871 A supplier failed to deliver a consignment of jam, so William made his own that was produced from his own fruit and packaged in his own design earthenware pots.
1874 After William's jam began selling well, the business moved to Bootle, Liverpool and marmalade and jelly was also produced.
1884 The business was incorporated as William Hartley and Sons Limited.
1885 The business moved to Aintree, where Hartley Village was built for the workers.
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