Port Sunlight

I think they were all built by either Quakers, Methodists, or strict teetotal-ers, workers were never supposed to drink, or at least not be shown to be drunk or the family lost the house.

New Earswick village near York was built by Rowntree for their workers. Like Bournville, it still has no pub.

Bournville is, I believe, still teetotal as it was built by Quakers.

Have seen a programme on tv about Port Sunlight, the house looks lovely,and as tegan says, these model villages are interesting bits of living history.Have been to the Bourneville one and know the Saltaire village in West Yorks very well.

New Lanark is also well worth a visit.

I've missed this thread too. It's on my list of places to visit, along with Saltair. I'm fascinated by these villages built by forward thinking industrialists.

Mr Glamma worked at Levers in the lab until his retirement he worked there for many years,we where offered a cottage in the Village but refused as the occupants where the first workers to be called in if ever there was an emergency in the production or mixing of the soaps,and yes the regulations where very strict down to the colour your front door was painted even so it has always been a very well kept Village winning the Britain in Bloom award a few times,we still have friends who live there and visit often to go to The GreenHands Garden Centre which is a lovely afternoon out.*Mrs Mopp* it would be lovely to have you back on The Wirral we are in New Brighton on The River Front practically,fabulous views across The Mersey & Liverpool Bay.

Only just found this thread. I know Port Sunlight well as I used to go to school nearby in Bebington. Port Sunlight is lovely, and Lever was one of those companies that looked after their workers.
The Art Gallery is lovely - I bought some posters of Lever soap adverts to put up in the bathroom - they look great!
I love the Wirral and could happily move back there.

Would really like to visit as DH's father used to work for Sunlight many moons ago.

Was offline for a while so missed your posts Auntieflo and anno Glad to hear you both enjoyed it as much as me. Will definitely be back for another longer visit at some point.

It's a fascinating place. I've been there twice but the first time we were a bit rushed so couldn't enjoy the Lady Lever Art Gallery for as long as we wanted. The next time, we stayed there so long we almost got thrown out. Loved the exhibition of Wedgwood and the beautiful furniture. However, I am not a fan of Pre-Raphaelite painting, though I have to put up with it if I am with an aficionada.

A bit late to this post as I have only just found it, but we did visit last year on a trip organised by our coach tour holiday. It was lovely, even in the rain, and I must say it looked as though it would be charming to live there. Everybody on the coach was given a bar of their Sunlight soap. It was marvellous stuff, and not a bit like the poor substitute that can be bought online. While in their shop, I treated myself to some Pears soap ( a soft green) that smells divine, and some Vinolia soap. Lovely old fashioned soaps.
The houses were laid out, I think, in a similar style to the Cadbury housing in Birmingham.

Hi Liz46 Yes the Gardens are very beautiful and we had exceptionally good weather which made them seem even more lovely. The LLAG was also well worth a visit. We just missed being able to see inside one of the cottages that has been purchased but maybe next time. There do seem to have been/be a few restrictions to living there but for such a lovely place probably worth it. I originally come from across the Mersey but never knew about the history....or didn't pay attention at school more like !!

Yes, we live very close to Port Sunlight village and it is lovely. Did you go to the Lady Leverhulme Art Gallery?
The gardens are always beautiful but I believe the regulations if you live in one of the houses are very strict.
I worked in the offices from 1962 and they were good employers.