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.
9. April 2006
Over the years, Villa Drinks branched into bottling water sourced from its borehole beneath the Southwick plant. Photo: Submitted
10. On the road
Mark Anderson and Tim Finley help to load up a shipment of fellow Sunderland-made drink, Double Maxim, and Villa Pop, which was being sent to China. Photo: JPI Media
11. November 1980
Salvaging items from the Villa warehouse fire in November 1980 Photo: JPI Media