The origin of Golly is shrouded in mystery and has been accredited to several different sources but most now accept two main sources as the inspiration of the great Golly himself. Dotz, Warren; Morton, Jim (1996). What a Character! 20th Century American Advertising Icons. Chronicle Books. p.85. ISBN 0-8118-0936-6. MAKES 20 TASTY DRINKS ANYWHERE - Turns a bottle of still or sparkling water into an orange flavoured thirst quencher in seconds and reseals tightly to prevent spills; Perfect for those water bottle occasions such as picnics, the office, gym or school The earliest mention of Golly is as the hero in books of verse written by Bertha Upton in the 1890's, which were illustrated by her daughter Florence. Both mother and daughter worked together on twelve illustrated books, all featuring Golly as the central character who with his friends the Dutch Dolls had many adventures around the world. The Catford factory was closed in 1970, and the Paisley factory closed in 1974, [7] and is now a housing estate, St. Andrew's Court, with the street itself named Robertson's Gait.

Robertson's golliwogs". Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery. Revealing Histories. Archived from the original on 2014-11-17 . Retrieved 2014-12-20. Here Comes Golly". Biblio.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017 . Retrieved 12 March 2019. So one of the greatest ever supporters of charities who stood for healthy eating, recycling, our children's safetywhilst promoting sport and fitness, was finally seen off in the name of racism because his face was the wrong color and people continually mispronounced his name as Golliwog.

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In 1859 he started in business in his own right as an independent grocer at 86 Causeyside Street, Paisley. In 1864 Robertson bought a barrel of Seville oranges, which are known for their bitter taste. They did not sell well. Not wanting to see her husband waste money, Mrs Robertson made a sweet tasting marmalade, which they perfected in 1874. They rented factory space at Thrushgrove and the resultant clear and tangy marmalade was branded as "Golden Shred"; it became a commercial success. In 1880 Robertson bought land at Stevenson Street in Paisley and built a three-storey, custom-made marmalade factory. The couple had developed a method to remove the bitterness of the orange, while retaining what Robertson called "the highly tonic value of the fruit". It is asserted that this same process is used in the present day to give Robertson's preserves a distinct flavour. [2] [ self-published source] Jam and mincemeat were soon added to the range. With 70 servings in every bottle, the Robinsons Double Strength No Added Sugar Squash Bundle is a great value for your money. Simply dilute 1 part squash with 9 parts water to create a refreshing and flavorful drink. If serving to toddlers, you can dilute it further to suit their taste preferences. Millward, David (23 August 2001). "Well-preserved Golly retires after 91 years". The Telegraph . Retrieved 13 April 2023. In 1903, James Robertson & Sons, Preserve Manufacturers, Limited was incorporated to run the business. It is a littleknown fact that the Robertson's badges and memorabiliabecame a great strain onthe companyas nearly all monies raised from sales were donated to the various charities that Robertson's supported. These charities included Cancer Research, Cystic Fibrosis, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Leukaemia Research and the 2001 Children in need Appeal.At about the same time a range of 11 footballer and 12 musician Golly figures were produced in plaster, standing about 2.5" high. [15] In 2001, the Golly collectables were replaced by seven Roald Dahl-created characters, [3] as illustrated by Quentin Blake. These included the Big Friendly Giant, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Willy Wonka. This collectables scheme ended in 2006.