Unilever Collection

Main Office Entrance, Port Sunlight. Port Sunlight is a garden village which was founded in 1888 by Lever to house his soap factory workers

Unilever building, Blackfriars, London
The Unilever building at Blackfriars, London. Date: 20th century

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

The Post Office, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

Swiss Chalet, Park Road, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

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)

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

Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited (engraving)
604802 Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited, Sunshine Wharf, Upper Thames Street)

William Hesketh Lever, founder of Lever Brothers, Port Sunlight (now part of Unilever). late 19th century

Mr Levers first shop (b / w photo)
3642011 Mr Levers first shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Levers first shop)

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)

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)

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

Unilever House, Thames Embankment, London
circa 1930s

Unilever House - view from St. Pauls Dome, London Date: 1939

De Keysers Royal Hotel, London. Sir Polydore de Keyser (18321898) - a lawyer and the first Roman Catholic since the Reformation to be elected Lord Mayor of London (October 1887 to November 1888)

Unilever industrial plant, UK
Unilever industrial plant. Silos and stairway at the Unilever industrial plant near Warrington, England, UK

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"Unilever: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Port Sunlight" Main Office Entrance, Port Sunlight: Step into the historic town where Unilever's story began, as you pass through the grand entrance that has welcomed generations of innovators. Unilever building, Blackfriars, London: Witness the modern face in this iconic structure nestled amidst London's bustling streets, a testament to their global presence. The Post Office, Port Sunlight: Discover the heart of community spirit at Port Sunlight's charming post office, serving as a reminder of simpler times and close-knit connections. Swiss Chalet, Park Road, Port Sunlight: Take a stroll through picturesque Park Road and be captivated by the enchanting Swiss Chalet architecture that adds an air of elegance to this idyllic village. Queen Elizabeth II visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations: Relive a momentous occasion when royalty graced the quaint streets of Port Sunlight during its centennial festivities – a true honor for both Unilever and this remarkable town. The Bridge Inn (b/w photo): Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a black-and-white snapshot capturing The Bridge Inn – an inviting pub where locals gather to unwind after a long day's work. Post Office (b/w photo): Transport yourself back in time with an evocative monochrome image showcasing the timeless charm of Port Sunlight's post office – preserving history one frame at a time. Packing Sunlight Soap (b/w photo): Peer into Unilever's past with an intriguing black-and-white photograph depicting workers meticulously packaging their renowned product – symbolizing dedication and craftsmanship. One of the three wings of General Offices (b/w photo).