Wilkin & Sons, Ltd, Jam Factory Museum, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Essex.
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greysman
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A small museum dedicated to the manufacture of jam in this small Essex town.
Waymark Code: WMD4NP
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/18/2011
Views: 3
This museum was opened in October 1995 by the owners and successors of the founders of the jam making factory on this site. It is accesssible through the restaurant at no charge and gives an insight to the history of the surrounding area and in particular the manufacture of conserves. Conserves have been made here since 1885 but the Wilkin family have farmed the land around here for nearly three hundred years.
At first the company was called the Britannia Fruit Preserving Company but his was changed in 1905 to ‘Wilkin & Sons Limited’ in order to avoid confusion with other companies of this name. The range of products has expanded over the years and now includes Conserves, Marmalades, Jellies, Savouries, Honey, Lemon Curd, Teas, Puddings, Collectables, and Gift Packs.
Theme:
The Cultural History of Jam making. Includes some of the old machines and equipment used in the making of jam and preserves, and old farming equipment.
Street Address:
Factory Hill,
Tiptree,
Essex.
CO5 0RF
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Summer operation for both museum and shop:
Monday to Saturday; 0930 to 1700.
Sunday; 1000 to 1700.
Winter operation:
Monday to Saturday; 0930 to 1630.
Sunday; 1000 to 1630.
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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