Liptons Collection

Page of Victorian advertisements 1896
A page from The Illustrated London News, dated 11 April 1896, showing three advertisements, for Liptons Teas, Beethams Glycerine and Cucumber preparation, and Mappin & Webbs fitted suit cases

Uxbridge, High Street, Market House looking west 1932

Sir Thomas Lipton's Steam Yacht Erin, early 1900s

Lipton's tea factory at Pooprassie, Sri Lanka, Victorian period

Lipton's Tea Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lipton Ltd, promoting Lipton's Tea, If you want the best tea, go to the firm that grows it

Chain stores, Woolworths, Boots, Liptons, etc
Chain stores making an inroad into towns in the thirties, including Woolworths, Boots, Freeman Hardy & Willis, and Liptons. Date: circa 1930s

King Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

Town Hall and shops, Halifax, Yorkshire. circa 1900

Advert for Liptons Teas 1896
An advertisement for Liptons Teas, with an illustration of one of the Lipton Tea-Gardens in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1896

Sir Thomas Lipton, Bt. 1926 (colour litho)
473376 Sir Thomas Lipton, Bt. 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton)

Kasauli hill station bazaar, Himachal Pradesh, India
Kasauli hill station bazaar (street of shops), Himachal Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910

Sir Thomas Liptons first shop at 101 Stobcross Street, Glasgow. Date: 1871

Drawing room on Thomas Liptons yacht, Erin
The very comfortable drawing-room of Sir T. Liptons yacht " Erin". Lipton would later sail to Serbia in the " Erin" during the First World War

Aerial view, entrance to Victoria Station, London, with cars and buses. circa 1920s

Man and car outside Post Office, John o Groats, Scotland
Man and car outside the Post Office, John o Groats, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

Horse bus with Liptons Tea advert, London
A horse bus of the London General Omnibus Company Limited, with a Liptons Tea advert, on a route linking Fulham in the west with Bethnal Green in the east. Date: early 20th century

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet (18481931) - Scottish self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman. He created the Lipton tea brand

Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1
Notice of an Action for Libel in the High Court of Justice, J Lyons & Co Limited being the plaintiffs, and Lipton Limited as defendants, during the early stages of the First World War

Pentonville Road scene, Islington, London (b / w photo)
XJF283178 Pentonville Road scene, Islington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Shamrock III and Sir Thomas Lipton
The 1903 challenger for the America Cup: Shamrock III, and her owner, Sir Thomas Lipton. Date: 1903

Coming from Lipton s... Going to Lipton s
An ingenious advertisement designed by Sir Thomas Lipton to attract customers to his shop

Liptons Tea-Room, Kingsway, London, 1908
Photograph showing the interior of the very first Liptons Tea-Room, which opened in the Kingsway, London, in 1908

Rugby Market
The Market Place in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, showing original Victorian shop fronts, such as Liptons and Foster Brothers. Date: circa 1950

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"Liptons: A Journey Through Time and Tea" Step aboard Sir Thomas Lipton's Steam Yacht Erin, as we delve into the early 1900s and explore the fascinating world of Liptons. From the picturesque tea factory at Pooprassie, Sri Lanka to the bustling Kasauli hill station bazaar in Himachal Pradesh, India, it has left an indelible mark on history. Take a sip of nostalgia with a glimpse into Uxbridge's High Street in 1932, where market houses stood proudly alongside iconic chain stores like Woolworths, Boots, and of course, Liptons. The streets of King Street in South Shields and Halifax's Town Hall come alive with vibrant shops that once catered to tea enthusiasts seeking their favorite brew. Travel back further to witness an enchanting Victorian era through adverts for Liptons Teas from 1896. These captivating illustrations transport us to a time when savoring a cup of tea was not just a routine but an experience steeped in elegance. Sir Thomas Lipton himself graces our journey with his presence through a stunning color lithograph from 1926. His vision for quality teas continues to inspire generations even today. Join us as we unravel the rich tapestry woven by Liptons—a brand that has stood the test of time. From its humble beginnings at Pooprassie to becoming synonymous with exceptional teas worldwide—Liptons is more than just a company; it is an emblematic representation of passion and dedication towards crafting moments worth cherishing over countless cups of tea.