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"Exploring the Socially Rich History of Port Sunlight

Background imageSocially Collection: Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London

Background imageSocially Collection: Chamberpot Emptied

Chamberpot Emptied
Just in Time ! To empty the chamberpot out of the bedroom window is socially acceptable, but to do so on the head of a gentleman caller shows lack of consideration

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: The Bridge Inn (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: Post Office (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Packing Sunlight Soap (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: Houses for workpeople (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: Tombs of the founder, William Hesketh Lever, and his wife (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight showing both model village and soap manufacturing complex (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: 'Poets Corner', a reproduction of Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)

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

Background imageSocially Collection: Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSocially Collection: Workers in a rice field, Mai Chau, a village where ethnic minorities live, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Workers in a rice field, Mai Chau, a village where ethnic minorities live, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Background imageSocially Collection: Mai Chau, a village where ethnic minorities live, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Mai Chau, a village where ethnic minorities live, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Background imageSocially Collection: Three male figures and one female figure standing on different coloured columns of various heights

Three male figures and one female figure standing on different coloured columns of various heights

Background imageSocially Collection: Why not settle it socially at Oyster Bay?

Why not settle it socially at Oyster Bay?. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a central image showing President Theodore Roosevelt sitting with Russian, Japanese

Background imageSocially Collection: Emotional intelligence, computer artwork

Emotional intelligence, computer artwork
Emotional intelligence. Conceptual computer artwork of emotional intelligence (EI), as represented by a heart (at right) and a brain (at left) fused together

Background imageSocially Collection: Dorothy Osborne, English letter writer

Dorothy Osborne, English letter writer
Dorothy Osborne, Lady Temple (1627-95), English letter writer. Osborne was born at Chicksands Priory in Bedfordshire into a noble family

Background imageSocially Collection: Sigismund August

Sigismund August
SIGISMUND II (Zygmunt) OF POLAND His reign was the golden age of Polish history : the country flourished socially, commercially and culturally


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"Exploring the Socially Rich History of Port Sunlight: From Court-Martial to Model Village" Step back in time and uncover the fascinating stories hidden within the quaint village of Port Sunlight. Delve into the intriguing Court-Martial of Lt. Perry, a captivating tale that sheds light on the military history of H. Majesty's 46th Regiment. As you wander through this charming village, take a moment to imagine life in days gone by. Picture yourself witnessing the humorous scene as a chamberpot is emptied, reminding us that even mundane tasks have their place in history. Capture timeless moments with black and white photographs showcasing iconic landmarks such as The Bridge Inn and Post Office, standing as testaments to Port Sunlight's enduring charm. Discover how soap played an integral role in shaping this community with images depicting Packing Sunlight Soap - a testament to its importance during those times. Explore one of three wings at General Offices, where daily operations were meticulously managed. Immerse yourself in art and culture at Lady Lever Art Gallery; let your imagination soar amidst its exquisite collection showcased against a backdrop frozen in time. Witness the care taken for workers' welfare through photographs capturing houses built specifically for them – homes that fostered unity and camaraderie among residents. Pay homage to William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme, whose vision brought this model village to life. Visit his tomb alongside his beloved wife's resting place – symbols of their lasting legacy etched into Port Sunlight's fabric. Marvel at vintage photos revealing both the model village and soap manufacturing complex intertwined harmoniously – an embodiment of social progress driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Lastly, find solace at "Poets Corner, " transporting you from England's shores to Shakespeare's birthplace - an ode to literature nestled within this idyllic setting. Port Sunlight beckons with tales untold; immerse yourself in its socially rich tapestry and let history unfold before your eyes.