Chivers and Sons 1873-1959

Through an engaging presentation of historical records and captivating photographs, local historian Eleanor Whitehead will provide a fascinating glimpse into the social history of the era. The talk will highlight Chivers and Sons’ technical achievements, including ground-breaking quality control measures, Europe’s first large-scale canning operations in the 1890s, the development of vegetable canning in the 1930s, and their support for fruit cold storage research during the 1920s. Chivers labell