Potter & Moore Brand Catalogue 2015-16 - V2 | Page 4

POTTER & MOORE – AN INTRODUCTION:
In 1749 the partnership of physic gardeners, Ephraim Potter and William Moore, who specialised in
the cultivation of Lavender, founded the oldest English toiletries Company.
Their location was Mitcham – eventually to become no more than a suburb of London, but in those
days an idyllic country village. They set up a distillery to extract lavender oil in Eveline Road
overlooking the green now called Figges Marsh. During the 1500’s the growing and distilling of
lavender (Lavandula vera) was a very important industry that continued for many years.
The area around Mitcham was particularly well known for lavender from the 1500s. In its heyday
during the 19th century the area would have been an abundant sea of blue flowers as the Lavender
fragrance was made extremely popular by Queen Victoria.
Potter and Moore took their knowledge and expertise in working with natural ingredients and applied it
to creating fine bath, body and beauty products. They believed that personal individuality is created by the harmonious use of a fragrance that will
blend with every mood and need. Their reputation for fine beauty products flourished and they became a National success.
The business prospered particularly during these times and as it continued to grow the ownership was passed from father to son, and son to
grandson.
The Company has since experienced some heady times , with a new factory being opened by none other than Gracie Fields in 1937.
Today the Company has grown considerably, to become part of the Creightons PLC Group of Companies. From the impressive World Headquarters
near Peterborough, England, Potter and Moore now produce a wide range of products across many sectors in the Health and Beauty category. We
are proud to boast a stable of popular High Street names, which are synonymous with high quality and value for money. With over 250 years
manufacturing experience we are confident we know what we are talking about.

A modern plant and high technology have replaced most of the early manufacturing processes, but the traditional sense of pride and quality
continues to play an important part of Potter and Moore’s philosophy. Our modern factory in the Cambridgeshire village of Werrington, near
Peterborough, utilises advanced computerisation and the most sophisticated of production equipment.
But the greatest strength of the Company is that we never forget we are pursuing a traditional craft. The very latest technology goes hand in hand
with the old standards of immaculate quality.
We are delighted to present to you our 2015-16 Brand Catalogue and trust you will be confident in the knowledge that you are dealing with the
Experts, enhanced by over 250 years unrivalled history and uncompromising standards.
Enjoy!