Watson, Angus, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Watson, Sir Angus
- Saint, Henry
- Skippers Sardines
- Lever Brothers Ltd
- United Canners Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
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Food & tobacco processing
Fish processing
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Food & tobacco processing
Food canning & bottling
Notes:
Established in 1904 by (Sir) Angus Watson, 1874-`96`, and Henry Saint as Angus Watson Ltd, fish canners. Principal brand was Skippers Sardines. Noted for extensive and innovative brand advertising. In early 1920s William Lever supported business on account of his fishery interests in Western Isles and in 1923 Lever Brothers Ltd held a controlling interest. Subsequently merged to form United Canners Ltd
Publications:
- My Life. An autobiography by Watson, Angus
- 'Skipper' in W B Beable, Romance of Great Businesses by Beable, William H
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Watson, Sir Angus
- Saint, Henry
- Skippers Sardines
- Lever Brothers Ltd
- United Canners Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
- Food & tobacco processing Fish processing
- Food & tobacco processing Food canning & bottling
Notes:
Established in 1904 by (Sir) Angus Watson, 1874-`96`, and Henry Saint as Angus Watson Ltd, fish canners. Principal brand was Skippers Sardines. Noted for extensive and innovative brand advertising. In early 1920s William Lever supported business on account of his fishery interests in Western Isles and in 1923 Lever Brothers Ltd held a controlling interest. Subsequently merged to form United Canners LtdPublications:
- My Life. An autobiography by Watson, Angus
- 'Skipper' in W B Beable, Romance of Great Businesses by Beable, William H