Huntley and Palmer were one of Britain's best-known producers of biscuits and a brand recognised across the world.
In this talk we will look at the very earliest days of the company, from humble beginnings to the huge company it became in the nineteenth century.
Discover how the company adopted new technology to increase its ability to serve an ever-increasing number of customers, and how they took advantage of developments in Victorian transport to reach every corner of Britain.
We will explore who the Huntley and Palmer families were, how they came to found the business as well as some of their products.
We will also look at how the company was one of the earliest to recognise the importance of brand marketing and how they used it to bring the company to the attention of the world.
Views: 381 | Enquiries: 2I am a freelance historian based in Berkshire with publications on industrial, military, and railway history, as well as the history of science. I am currently researching the industrial development in the Victorian era, the evolution of the railway and canal systems in Britain in the second half of the 19th century, and the history of British industry. I hold a PhD in economic history from the University of Reading, which I obtained in 2024. I have also taught courses on various historical topics as a tutor with the WEA.
My talks are suitable for different audiences and group sizes. I can adjust the length and format to meet your needs. My goal is to inform and entertain, and to leave the audience with a new insight and a desire to learn more.
My previous career in technology, working with British and international manufacturing companies, has given me a unique perspective as an historian.
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