10 Questions
Why did George and Richard Cadbury decide to move the Cadbury factory to a new location?
To expand the factory and provide a healthier working environment for their employees.
What was the reason behind naming the factory site 'Bournville'?
After a local river called 'The Bourn'.
How did the Cadbury family demonstrate their belief in helping others?
By providing fair wages, pensions, and access to medical treatment for their workers.
What were some factors considered by the Cadbury brothers when choosing the location for the new factory?
Proximity to railways and canals for transportation, cleaner air, and healthier working conditions.
How did the Cadbury brothers contribute to the development of the village of Bournville?
By building houses for the factory workers to live in.
What were some of the modern amenities provided in the houses in Bournville village for the workers?
Indoor bathrooms and large gardens
Why did the Cadbury family add a park with various sports facilities in Bournville village?
To promote fitness and health among the workers and their families
What was the Cadbury family's stance on alcohol, and how did it influence the design of Bournville village?
They believed alcohol was bad for health and society, so no pubs were built in Bournville village
How did the Cadbury brothers influence other British factory owners in the early 20th century?
They inspired others to provide good standards of living for their workers by creating homes and communities with convenience and health in mind
What are some of the special facilities available in Bournville village today to assist people with special needs?
Care homes for the elderly, a hostel for people with learning difficulties, and affordable homes for first-time homeowners and single people
Learn about the history of Bournville, a village created for Cadbury's chocolate factory workers by the Cadbury brothers in the 19th century. Discover how George and Richard Cadbury relocated their factory to this new location near Birmingham, England.
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