Through an engaging presentation of historical records and captivating photographs, local historian Eleanor Whitehead will provide a fascinating glimpse into the social history of the era. The talk will highlight Chivers and Sons’ technical achievements, including ground-breaking quality control measures, Europe’s first large-scale canning operations in the 1890s, the development of vegetable canning in the 1930s, and their support for fruit cold storage research during the 1920s. Additionally, Eleanor will shed light on the company’s pre-World War II collaboration with ‘Birds Eye’ on Frosted Food work.
This talk takes place at Ross Street Community Centre which is fully accessible. Doors open at 7pm and the talk starts at 7:30pm. Tea and bscuits provided. Admission £3.
Note as audience numbers are unpredictable we urge people to arrive early so as not to be turned away if we reach capacity.
Date Tuesday 9 June 2026
Time 7:30pm – 9pm
Location Ross St Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge CB1 3UZ
Admission £3