In 1770 the Cleaver family founded what is known today as Yardley London, which would go on to be one of the most successful soap and perfumery houses in the UK. Inspired by England’s diverse and varied flowers, we have remained we have remained committed to discovering fragrances using natural ingredients such as our signature scent English lavender, which continues to be at the heart of Yardley London’s ranges. Under the ownership of Charles Yardley, Yardley & Statham exhibited at the Great Exhibition at Hyde Park, amongst other displays of exemplary art in industry. By the late 19th Century, Yardley & Statham had started exporting soaps to the United States and was making a name for itself as the producer of soap and perfumers.