Richard Cadbury
(1835-1899)

Richard Cadbury 1835-1899 Chocolate Manufacturer and Philanthropist lived here 1861-1871

17 Wheeleys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they lived (1861-1871)

These almshouses were built in 1898 by Richard Cadbury for the benefit of the workers of Cadbury's. During the Second World War the railings were removed to support the war effort. Over the ensuing years, damage to the stonework resulting from the removal has been extensive. As a reminder this section has been left unrestored. The project to replace these railings and stonework was undertaken by the Trustees of Bournville Almshouse Trust 2008

Linden Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they built

No 1 Lodge This building is known as No. 1 Lodge and is one of a number of entrances into the factory. It was built in 1889 as part of a suite of offices for directors of the then newly formed Cadbury Brothers Limited Company. Prior to this date the business had been run as a partnership between brothers George and Richard Cadbury and their original offices are situated just behind No. 1 Lodge which were built in 1880. The original factory entrance was opposite the railway station (to the right) and called Station Lodge. When railway lines were installed in the factory in 1884 an additional entrance was built, just slightly to the left of this plaque, close to the pavement. This was called the Girl's Lodge and later No. 1 Lodge. It was demolished as part of the construction of the tall building to the left, known as Linden Block which was completed in 1966. The directors were relocated to this new building and the new factory entrance was created through their old offices and this is now called No. 1 Lodge. The whole Bournville site has become known as 'The Factory in a Garden'. The ancient pear tree which grew against Mrs Duffield's Cottage, that once stood near No. 1 Lodge, still remains.

Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they built a suite of offices

Bournville Works founded by Richard & George Cadbury September 1879

Bournville Carillon Vistor Centre - The Rest House - Bournville Village Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they founded the Bournville Works (1879)