Employees' Picnic. Carling London. 1899 (No. 130)

Date1899

Credit LineGift of Mrs. W. R. MacGregor, London, Ontario, 1964

Object number1964.006.503

Label TextThis ribbon commemorates a picnic held for employees of Carling London. London’s Carling Brewing and Malting Company produced ale, as well as porter, lager, and other products. Thomas Carling (1797-1880) began brewing in 1843. His sons, William (1821-1879) and John (1828-1911), later built the brewery into a flourishing business.

NameRibbon, Commemorative