Skylight Thursdays – Sweet: The Taveners Story

Did you have a favourite sweet? Did you ever work in a factory? Storytelling, memories and lived experience are at the heart of social history. As part of the Sweet: The Taveners Story display in the Skylight Gallery, they would love you to share your stories, memories, and shared experiences of sweets or of factory life. Come along to their Skylight Thursday session and share your stories with their team and to find out more about the Taveners factory on Beech Street, Liverpool by Edge Lane.

About Sweet: The Taveners Story

Mojos, Traffic Light lollipops, the Candy Queen contest and annual picnics were all part of everyday life at the Liverpool confectionary company Taveners. Discover the history of this beloved local company in our display. Founded in 1885 Taveners originally produced pickles and sauces but quickly became famous for its boiled sweets sold in glass jars. By 1931 they had created the original chocolate Eclair and other classics like Bovril Caramels and Fruit Drops. Even Mickey Mouse and Liverpool Football Club legends Emlyn Hughes and John Toshack visited the factory to promote the brand! The annual staff picnic, with seaside trips and the Candy Queen contest, was a highlight for employees. This display at the Museum of Liverpool showcases Taveners' remarkable legacy.