The Robertson Golly was not only limited to badges. There were Robertson Golly dolls, ceramic, Golly games for children, the 1979 illustrated storybook Here Comes Golly by Gyles Brandreth [16] and even Golly clothing. At the start of the 1980s the hard enamelled badges were replaced with cheaper to produce acrylic badges, but this did not affect their popularity. a b c d e f g h "Robertsons Jam to disappear". The Daily Telegraph. 7 December 2008. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012 . Retrieved 5 August 2012.

Pilgrim, David (2000). "The Golliwog Caricature". Ferris State University . Retrieved 23 October 2018. Millward, David (23 August 2001). "Well-preserved Golly retires after 91 years". The Telegraph . Retrieved 13 April 2023. Mark Ritson on Branding: Premier gets out of a jam". Marketing Magazine. Brand Republic. 9 December 2008. John Robertson retired as chairman in 1937, and he was succeeded by his son, David Robertson (born 1893). Remove the cling film. Carefully place the dish into a larger roasting tin which is about half full with hot water. Bake in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes

In 1859 he started in business in his own right as an independent grocer at 86 Causeyside Street, Paisley. In 1864 Robertson bought a barrel of Seville oranges, which are known for their bitter taste. They did not sell well. Not wanting to see her husband waste money, Mrs Robertson made a sweet tasting marmalade, which they perfected in 1874. They rented factory space at Thrushgrove and the resultant clear and tangy marmalade was branded as "Golden Shred"; it became a commercial success. In 1880 Robertson bought land at Stevenson Street in Paisley and built a three-storey, custom-made marmalade factory. The couple had developed a method to remove the bitterness of the orange, while retaining what Robertson called "the highly tonic value of the fruit". It is asserted that this same process is used in the present day to give Robertson's preserves a distinct flavour. [2] [ self-published source] Jam and mincemeat were soon added to the range. A factory had been established at Boston in the United States by 1910. It was in America that John Robertson encountered the golliwog character. The mascot was added to the label of Robertson’s products from 1910. A view of the Bristol factory, c.1914 In the 1970s, Robertsons sponsored Clare Francis in her entry with her Ohlson 38 yacht Robertson's Golly in the Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race, in which she finished thirteenth overall and set a new women's single-handed transatlantic record. [21] World of Roald Dahl [ edit ] C J Robertson retired as managing director of James Robertson & Sons in 1970, but remained as chairman. Neil Robertson (born 1937) and J Charles Robertson, great grandsons of the founder, were appointed as joint-managing directors.

Neatly arrange the remaining bread triangles in the dish. Pour over the remaining chocolate mixture. Press the ingredients down lightly using a fork In 1903, James Robertson & Sons, Preserve Manufacturers, Limited was incorporated to run the business.Robertson's golliwogs". Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery. Revealing Histories. Archived from the original on 2014-11-17 . Retrieved 2014-12-20. Paddington Bear: To marmalade's rescue from darkest Peru". The Independent . Retrieved 6 June 2022. In December 2008, Premier Foods announced that it would discontinue jam in the UK under the Robertson brand in 2009. This removed the internal rivalry between two of their products: Hartley's jam and Robertson's jam. The Robertson's label was retained to focus on the marmalades: Golden Shred and Silver Shred. The Hartley's name was concentrated on the jam range. [3] [12] In 2001, the Golly collectables were replaced by seven Roald Dahl-created characters, [3] as illustrated by Quentin Blake. These included the Big Friendly Giant, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Willy Wonka. This collectables scheme ended in 2006.

A large factory was erected at Catford, Kent in 1900. Its location was convenient for both the fruit gardens of Kent and the large London market.When production stopped in 2001, over 20 million Gollies had been sent out. [3] Discontinuation [ edit ]

The Boston factory had closed by 1931. American consumers regarded the marmalade manufactured in the United States to be inferior to the imported Paisley product.

Unionisation was introduced to James Robertson & Sons from 1966, beginning with 320 workers, out of 600 employees, at the Catford factory. Cover the dish with cling film. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours In 2010, Robertson's featured the fictional Paddington Bear – famous for his love of marmalade – on its jars of Golden Shred marmalade. [22] It teamed up again with the Bear in 2014, tied-in to the Paddington film, including a limited edition version of Golden Shred. [23] The partnership was continued for the sequel, Paddington 2. James Robertson & Sons was incorporated as a limited company from 1902. Control of the business remained in family hands.