R. White’s Lemonade (historic)

The story of R. White’s Lemonade (historic)

R. White's Lemonade (historic) is a British-market food or drink brand, product or historical product line associated with R. White's; later Britvic. A British lemonade brand established in the nineteenth century and remembered for the 1970s Secret Lemonade Drinker advertising campaign.

History and ownership

Its documented or reported introduction is 1845. A definitive UK withdrawal date has not yet been established. The wider brand or related products may remain available; this article focuses on the historical version. Ownership and manufacturing are associated with R. White's; later Britvic. Changes in branding, licensing and ownership should be dated against contemporary company records before publication.

Place in British consumer history

A British lemonade brand established in the nineteenth century and remembered for the 1970s Secret Lemonade Drinker advertising campaign. The entry can be expanded with verified packaging, period advertisements, historical photographs and original manufacturer records as these become available.

Research notes

Source needed; do not publish until verified.