• Paisley 1875 - 1974

    In 1875 eleven years after starting his business, James Robertson, built his first factory, Thrushgrove, in Thrushcraig, Paisley. The phone number was Paisley 47.

    James believed in consistency and quality. To this end he installed laboratories in each factory, where the preserve was checked every half hour.

    Paisley Factory
    Robertson's Thrushgrove, Paisley factory built in 1875. Photo taken circa 1952.

  • Manchester 1891 - 2006

    Manchester Factory
    Robertson's Droylesden factory. Photo taken circa 1952.

  • Catford 1900 - 1970

    Another purpose built factory to serve the south of England and abroad. When it closed machinery was sent to Manchester and Bristol.

    London Factory
    Robertson's Catford factory. Photo taken circa 1952.

  • Bristol 1914 - 1981

    Bristol Factory
    Robertson's Brislington factory. Photo taken circa 1952.