Expansion The Huntley & Palmers factory site continued to expand in the late nineteenth century, building new manufacturing departments, offices and warehouses.
Factory visits The British Royal Family and man other famous celebrities visited Huntley & Palmers over the years.
Early twentieth century The Huntley & Palmers factories underwent dramatic changes in the early twentieth century.
1930 to 1960 From the 1930s to the 1960s, Huntley and Palmers rebuilt large sections of the Reading factory, formed alliances to cope with the dangers posed by World War II, and expanded their operations despite an alarming post-war labour shortage.
Farewell, Reading By the 1970s, Huntley & Palmers' directors had decided to wind down biscuit manufacturing operations in Reading. This marked the end of 150 years of Huntley & Palmers industry in the town. Only a few buildings now remain of the grand old factory.
The world's first name in biscuits Huntley & Palmers began exporting biscuits in the 1840s. By 1900 the company was globally renowned and their biscuits reached every continent in the world - including Antarctica!
International exhibitions In the 19th century Huntley & Palmers sent showcases to international exhibitions, which vastlty enhanced their global reputation.
Overseas advertising From the 1860s, adverts for Huntley & Palmers biscuits appeared in many languages and were often targeted at a specific foreign market.
People in the Tapestry The original Tapestry is over 70 metres long and depicts 626 human figures, 190 horses, 35 dogs, 506 other birds and animals, 33 buildings, 37 ships and 37 trees or
