Join Eri Berry as she explores a sweeter side of Essex in this deep dive into the history of one of the county's most beloved products - Tiptree Jam!

Eri has loved Tiptree Jam since she was a child and thoroughly enjoyed researching the history of Wilkin and Sons Limited who have been manufacturing jam in the village of Tiptree for over 140 years. From humble beginnings to a globally recognised brand, this episode pays tribute to a truly Essex company. Sit back, grab a cup of tea, maybe some toast or a scone, and enjoy!

With special thanks to Wilkin & Sons Ltd for kindly granting permission to use some of their images for the video!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Tiptree's Origin

02:13 John Mechi

03:08 Arthur Charles Wilkin

04:26 The beginning of the jam

07:10 Charles John Wilkin

09:05 The First World War

10:26 Queen Mary's Dolls House

12:10 The Second World War

15:20 The Centenary

16:13 The 1990s and 2000s

18:00 Conclusion

19:04 Thanks for listening and end credits

Key Names/Places:

Tiptree Jam, Wilkin & Sons Ltd., Tiptree, Essex

Attribution:

For Show Notes and Image Attribution click here.

https://www.rct.uk/collection/stories/queen-marys-dolls-house/queen-marys-dolls-house/cellar-kitchen-and-pantry - link to the pictures of Queen Mary's Dolls House referenced in the episode.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was not sponsored by Wilkin & Sons Ltd. This is a passion project, and is not affiliated with them in any way.

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