A severe recession hit the UK in the late 1870s. Times were so tough during this time that PG Tips founder Arthur Brooke almost emigrated to New Zealand.
Tea Quality was Very Important to Arthur Brooke
To Arthur Brooke, PG Tips founder, the quality of the tea he sold was the most important issue. “Tea is judged by tasters who cultivate a highly educated palate and …
Arthur Brooke’s Home is Now a Pub
Arthur Brooke, the founder of PG Tips, was born at 6 George Street in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester in England. Today, the home is now a pub. But, if you …
Arthur Brooke Home Commemorated with Plaque
Today, the home where PG Tips founder was born is commemorated with this plaque Image courtesy of morph33.
PG Tips History: The Founder
The man who started it all. This is Arthur Brooke, the founder of PG Tips Tea.