A look back at Villa Drinks though the yearsA look back at Villa Drinks though the years
A look back at Villa Drinks though the years

11 retro pictures of the old Villa Drinks factory which is now enjoying success as Clearly Drinks

Clearly Drinks, in the former Villa Drinks factory in Southwick, has just enjoyed its best performing year in the bottling plant’s 135-year history.
By Katy Wheeler
Published 28th Jan 2020, 16:45 GMT
Updated 30th Jan 2020, 11:47 GMT

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.

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.

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

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In July 1994 Sunderland schoolgirls won a competition to name a new pop.

2. July 1994

In July 1994 Sunderland schoolgirls won a competition to name a new pop. Photo: JPI Media

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Woker John McCormack pictured at the production line in April 1998.

3. April 1998

Woker John McCormack pictured at the production line in April 1998. Photo: JPI Media

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Martin Fenwick was photographed in October 1994 when the Echo ran a story on Villa Lemonade being exported to Russia.

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

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