Discover the story and history behind our iconic brand
Bronnley is a heritage body care brand made in the UK and crafted using the finest botanicals. We specialise in classic products including hand balms, soaps and colognes. Ours is a story of innovation, revival and renewal.
Today, we still use the original moulds to make our exclusive soaps including Bronnley’s emblematic, yellow coloured lemon soap, first formulated in 1892. Shaped like a lemon, the soap comes wrapped in printed tissue paper, which nods to how real lemons were sold in a bygone age.
Bronnley Through the Years
1884
James Bronnley establishes Bronnley.
1892
The yellow-coloured English Lemon Wrapped Soap, complete with grainy texture and fresh, citrus smell, is first formulated.
1904
The first Bronnley factory is built in Acton, London.
1920s
Roaring Twenties, our soaps, creams, and scents are widely publicised, and the ‘Bronnley Woman’ becomes an icon.
1930s
Bronnley’s Acton factory becomes known as ‘Bronnley Corner’ by bus conductors.
1943
His Majesty King George VI grants Bronnley its first ‘Toilet Soap Maker’ Royal Warrant.
1955
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II grants us a Royal Warrant.
2024
Bronnley celebrates 140 years.