Hartley's
Hartley's is a UK brand of marmalades and jams
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 which 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.
1919 the business was formed into a limited liability company.
1959 Acquired by Schweppes
Now manufactured at Long Sutton, Lincolnshire by Chivers Hartley Ltd. The company is now owned by Premier Foods.
See Also
- 1914 Whitakers Red Book: J
- 1914 Who's Who in Business: Company H
- 1934 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Visits to Works
- 1949 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Visits to Works
- Chivers-Hartley
- Frank Cooper
- Hain Celestial Group
- Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst
- Hillsdown Holdings
- L. Rose and Co
- Premier Brands
- R. W. Gale and Co
- Schweppes