Thomas Bell started a wholesale grocery firm in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the 1880s. He sold Bells Royal baking powder and
also produced self raising flour.
Following the death of Edward VII, it became illegal to use the term Royal. Due to this Thomas Bell abbreviated Bells Royal to Be-Ro!
www.be-ro.com...
Ringtons Tea was started in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1907, Samuel Smith made tea deliveries by horse and cart to the local areas, the business evolved from there
www.ringtons.co.uk...
