Lever Brothers Collection

Advertisement for Sunlight household soap, c1890. The advertisement recommends the soap it to the housewife by claiming it would make life easier

Advert for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1898 (engraving)
XJF441233 Advert for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1898 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V and Queen Mary of Teck visit the factory Soap Works of Sir William Hesketh Lever, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, Wednesday 25th March 1914

Doll crying: advertisement for Lux soap (chromolitho)
5235441 Doll crying: advertisement for Lux soap (chromolitho) by Owen, Will (fl.1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doll crying)

Girl walking home in the snow: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho)
5235420 Girl walking home in the snow: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl walking home in the snow)

Port Sunlight: The Bridge Inn (b / w photo)
5998492 Port Sunlight: The Bridge Inn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge Inn)

Advertisement, Lifebuoy Soap (engraving)
1043372 Advertisement, Lifebuoy Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Lifebuoy Soap)

Grocers Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015105 Grocers Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Post Office (b / w photo)
5998491 Port Sunlight: Post Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office)

Packing Sunlight Soap (b / w photo)
5998482 Packing Sunlight Soap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Sunlight: Packing Sunlight Soap)

Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)
5998496 Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b / w photo)
5998495 Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Lever Art Gallery)

Advertisement for Sunlight soap showing the lines and features of a hand that enable a palm reader to predict someones
6030575 Advertisement for Sunlight soap showing the lines and features of a hand that enable a palm reader to predict someones future (chromolitho) by English School

Soldier and woman in Georgian dress: advertisement for Sunlight soap (colour litho)
5235422 Soldier and woman in Georgian dress: advertisement for Sunlight soap (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier and woman in Georgian dress)

Messers Levers Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition (b / w photo)
1600141 Messers Levers Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messers Levers Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition)

Opening of the "Savonnerie Helvetia"(b / w photo)
1606670 Opening of the " Savonnerie Helvetia" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the " Savonnerie Helvetia")

Little girl carrying a box of soap for her mother: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho)
5235415 Little girl carrying a box of soap for her mother: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Houses for workpeople (b / w photo)
5998506 Port Sunlight: Houses for workpeople (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses for workpeople)

William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b / w photo)
810857 William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme)

Advertisement for Monkey Brand soap (litho)
3637830 Advertisement for Monkey Brand soap (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Monkey Brand soap)

Port Sunlight: Tombs of the founder, William Hesketh Lever, and his wife (b / w photo)
5998500 Port Sunlight: Tombs of the founder, William Hesketh Lever, and his wife (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of the founder)

William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b / w photo)
5998481 William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hesketh Lever)

Port Sunlight showing both model village and soap manufacturing complex (b / w photo)
5998490 Port Sunlight showing both model village and soap manufacturing complex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: "Poets Corner", a reproduction of Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)
5998501 Port Sunlight: " Poets Corner", a reproduction of Shakespeares birthplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b / w photo)
5998487 Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls Dining Room)

Policeman alerting a boy walking in the snow that he has dropped his packet of soap
5235423 Policeman alerting a boy walking in the snow that he has dropped his packet of soap: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho) by Owen

Port Sunlight Works and Part of Village, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Port Sunlight Works, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Soap architects at Port Sunlight. Uniformed guides take visitors around the great soap works of Messrs Lever Brothers Ltd

Advertisement for Monkey Brand metal cleaner in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

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"Lever Brothers: A Legacy of Soap and Innovation" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of Lever Brothers, a name synonymous with soap manufacturing excellence. In an era when cleanliness was paramount, this pioneering company revolutionized the industry, leaving an indelible mark on history. One remarkable moment etched in memory is the majestic visit of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck to Sir William Hesketh's Soap Works factory. Amidst towering vats and bubbling concoctions, their royal presence added a regal touch to the artistry behind creating luxurious soaps. The power of advertising came alive through vibrant chromolithographs that adorned billboards across town. Who could forget the heart-wrenching image of a doll crying, enticing viewers to choose Lux soap for gentle care? Or the enchanting sight of a girl trudging home through snowy landscapes, reminding us that Sunlight soap would cleanse even winter's icy grip? Port Sunlight emerges as more than just a location; it becomes an emblematic hub where innovation thrived. The Bridge Inn stands proudly in black and white photographs—a gathering place for workers seeking respite after long days spent packing Sunlight Soap or crafting Lifebuoy bars with meticulous precision. At Grocers Exhibition held at London's Agricultural Hall in 1900, Lever Brothers showcased their products' superiority amidst bustling crowds. Their commitment to quality shone brightly against monochrome backdrops—an unwavering dedication that propelled them forward. Within Port Sunlight's borders lie iconic structures like the Post Office—where letters carried tales from far-flung corners—and General Offices' wings exuding efficiency and orderliness. These buildings served as pillars supporting Lever Brothers' empire while nurturing community spirit among its diligent workforce. Art enthusiasts found solace within Port Sunlight's Lady Lever Art Gallery—a sanctuary where beauty transcended boundaries. Black and white photographs capture moments frozen in time—silent witnesses to the cultural enrichment that permeated every aspect of Lever Brothers' legacy.