Port Sunlight Collection

The Athletic Club at Bowling Green, ca. 1900. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Athletic Club at Bowling Green, ca. 1900

Queen Elizabeth II visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. 8th August 1988

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

Houses at the corner of Queen Mary Drive and The Causeway, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, 18th November 1966

Houses, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, 13th September 1993

England, Merseyside, Wirral, Port Sunlight, Housing

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)

The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
1628734 The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight)

Sunlight Soap Companys Works, near Sydney (b / w photo)
2813641 Sunlight Soap Companys Works, near Sydney (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight Soap Companys Works, near Sydney)

Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight (colour litho)
2795394 Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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)

Cottage Homes, Park Road, Port Sunlight (colour litho)
811805 Cottage Homes, Park Road, Port Sunlight (colour litho) by Clayton, Joseph Hughes (fl.1891-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Homes, Park Road)

Advertisement, Lever Brothers Limited (engraving)
1615804 Advertisement, Lever Brothers Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Lever Brothers Limited)

Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works, Port Sunlight, near Birkenhead (b / w photo)
1596969 Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works, Port Sunlight, near Birkenhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works)

Mr Gladstone opening a New Hall at Port Sunlight, Cheshire (engraving)
1036573 Mr Gladstone opening a New Hall at Port Sunlight, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone opening a New Hall at Port Sunlight)

Cottage Homes, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight (colour litho)
2774617 Cottage Homes, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Homes, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight)

Mr Gladstones Visit to Port Sunlight (engraving)
1592162 Mr Gladstones Visit to Port Sunlight (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstones Visit to Port Sunlight)

Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works, Port Sunlight, near Birkenhead (b / w photo)
1596970 Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works, Port Sunlight, near Birkenhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messers Lever Brothers Soap Works)

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)

L Opprime Prenant Conscience De Sa Force by Albert Guilloux, The Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
3095237 L Opprime Prenant Conscience De Sa Force by Albert Guilloux, The Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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)

President Loubet receiving the Deputation from Messers Lever Brothers, Limited (engraving)
1599749 President Loubet receiving the Deputation from Messers Lever Brothers, Limited (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mens Social Club and Bowling Green, Port Sunlight (colour litho)
2794538 Mens Social Club and Bowling Green, Port Sunlight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mens Social Club and Bowling Green, Port Sunlight)

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)

Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
1606611 Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Sunlight. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 October 1898)

Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
1606610 Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Sunlight. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 October 1898)

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

Port Sunlight Works, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, 15th February 1978

Aerial of Port Sunlight Village, Merseyside, 1st March 1956

Housing, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, 30th April 1988

The Queen visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with their grandchildren

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. 8th August 1988

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England, Merseyside, The Wirral, Port Sunlight, Red brick terraced houses on Cross street

Wirral CH62 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wirral CH62 4

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MR. GLADSTONE OPENING A NEW HALL AT PORT SUNLIGHT, CHESHIRE: " This hall means relief from toil in the first place, though not exclusively

Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Port Sunlight, Merseyside, England, UK, Europe

Port Sunlight, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Port Sunlight, a charming village nestled in Merseyside, England, is a testament to the vision and legacy of its founder, Sir William Hesketh Lever. Stepping into this picturesque haven feels like stepping back in time. One can't help but be captivated by the grandeur of The Athletic Club at Bowling Green, captured beautifully by Harry Fenn's lens around 1900. This architectural marvel stands as a symbol of community spirit and leisurely pursuits that have thrived here for generations. Port Sunlight's rich history comes alive through royal visits that have graced its streets. Queen Elizabeth II herself honored this remarkable village during its 100th birthday celebrations. King George V and Queen Mary of Teck also paid homage to Sir William Hesketh's Soap Works factory - an industrial gem that put Port Sunlight on the map. As one strolls along Queen Mary Drive and The Causeway corner, enchanting houses stand proudly as witnesses to the passage of time. These homes exude an air of elegance while embracing the essence of community living - a true reflection of Port Sunlight's ethos. The yearning for preservation is evident in every nook and cranny; even photographs from September 13th, 1993 capture the timeless beauty that defines Port Sunlight. Housing developments seamlessly blend with nature, creating an idyllic setting where residents thrive amidst tranquility. Beyond England's shores lies another testament to Port Sunlight's global impact: Sydney boasts its own version of the iconic Sunlight Soap Company Works. A black-and-white photograph transports us back to those early days when Sir William Hesketh Lever expanded his empire beyond borders. The Bridge Inn holds a special place in locals' hearts as they gather within its walls for merriment and camaraderie. A color lithograph immortalizes this beloved establishment - a true hub where stories are shared over pints and laughter fills the air.