Consistently Eccentric History

The Cadbury Brothers - Keeping it fancy since 1870


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This week Emma is taking the lead to tell the tale of how two brothers took a failing drinking chocolate business from the brink of bankruptcy and made it into a chocolate colossus that still exists to this day.


Following their father losing his interest in the Cadbury's factory following the death of his wife, his two young sons George and Richard decided that they would take up the reins and try to turn things around.


With a few false starts along the way, a world trip to find inspiration and a threat to change tack to Chartered Surveying, this is a tale of learning on the job and taking risks to get one up on your rivals.


*NOW WITH BONUS POST-CREDITS CONTENT!*


Guest Presenter: Emma Heathcote

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