The Greenbank factory features in this Packer's advertisement, The fifth factory block completed during the first world wars is missing which dates the advertisement to the period between 1912 when the company became limited and the beginning of the war in 1914. The Packer's Chocolates brand name painted on the nearest roof top is still just visible on the factory roof today.

The Greenbank factory in 1903.

Aerial Photograph of the Factory

Which shows the fifth factory block which was completed to meet demand for chocolates produced for army ration packs.

Packer's Delivery Cart.

Three of the company officials take delivery of a a horse drawn cart from the W.J Bence and sons workshop, Bence is still in operation in Bristol today as a specialist coach builders.

The Packing Department

This pre war photograph depicts the workers in the packing department constructing the wooden cases for shipping "2 Ounce a Penny" bars to the companies wholesalers throughout the United Kingdom.

Packer's Swimming Pool

Factory staff enjoying the swimming pool the company provided for its workers. Along with the factory the company constructed a number of recreation facilities in the Greenbank area. Along with the swimming pool was a full size cricket pitch, a hockey field and social club. Financial difficulties in the 1930's forced the company to sell off the recreation grounds.

Packer's Fire Brigade 1920's

The Packer's fire brigade competed successfully in the Annual Tournament of Private Bristol Fire Brigades throughout the 1920's, Hand painted fire brigade information signs can still be seen in the attics of the factory today.

Queen Mary Visiting The Factory in 1940

During 1940 the city of Bristol was attacked by a series of heavy bombing raids know as the Bristol blitz. During a morale boosting visit made by King George VI on December 16th 1940, his mother Queen Mary visited the factory.

Automated Bindler Shell Molding Line

One of the new automated machine production lines installed by Cavenham Foods Ltd in the 1960's to modernise and rationalise production at the factory.


Elizabeth Shaw Production Line during the 1970's

Production of the Elizabeth Shaw ranges were moved to the factory in 1968 after the brand was acquired by Cavenham foods following a devastating fire which destroyed the Elizabeth Shaw factory in Camberly.

Packing Department 1980's

The girls of the packing department are hand finishing packets of liqueur creams one of the factories longest lived lines and a christmas favorite.

Princess Diana Visiting the Factory in 1991.

On September 18th 1991 Diana Princess of Wales, visited the factory . The signed visitors book and photograph are still on display in Elizabeth Shaws new offices in Bristol.