Godwins Cider Ceramic Ashtray

Godwins Cider ceramic ashtray dating from the 1930s. Godwins Jubilee Cider Works was established by Henry Godwin at Holmer, near Hereford, in 1898. Henry was joined by his son, John Henry Godwin to help run the steam powered cider mill. The firm's premium perry brand was Golden Godwin which attracted the attention of its larger Hereford rivals. The Company was acquired by H.P.Bulmer Ltd of Hereford in 1948 and continued to operate the business until its closure in 1962. The site was later demolished.