Employee History

Name
Year
Designation
2000 - 2001
Manager
1974 - 1974
Actg. Superintendent
1970 - 1971
Senior Asst. Superintendent
1957 - 1957
Creeper
1955 - 1956
Actg. Superintendent
1898 - 1898
Manager
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Owners

Name
Year
1898 - 1898
1870 - 1893
1870 - 1880
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Historical Events

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

Scotsman James Taylor started Sri Lanka’s first tea estate, 19 acre Loolecondera Estate, marking the birth of the tea industry in Ceylon.

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

The first Shipment of Ceylon Tea, a consignment of 23lb (10kg) arrived in London for trade

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

The first public Colombo Tea Auction was held at the premises of Somerville & Co. under the auspice of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

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