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11 retro pictures of the old Villa Drinks factory which is now enjoying success as Clearly Drinks
In celebration, we’ve had a look back through our archives to round up some pictures through the decades when Villa pop became a household brand in the city. You can read our behind-the-scenes feature about how Clearly Drinks has risen from the ashes of Villa Drinks here.
1. April 1997
Lemonade is one of the most popular flavours of Villa pop. Though the name of the business has changed, Clearly Drinks still makes Villa pop. Pictured here is Pat Nixon and Martin Fenwick at the bottling plant in Southwick on in April 1997. Photo: JPI Media
2. July 1994
In July 1994 Sunderland schoolgirls won a competition to name a new pop. Photo: JPI Media
3. April 1998
Woker John McCormack pictured at the production line in April 1998. Photo: JPI Media
4. October 1994
Martin Fenwick was photographed in October 1994 when the Echo ran a story on Villa Lemonade being exported to Russia. Photo: JPI Media