Historical Context

• The icons of Quality Street brand were two characters from the Regency era of British history
• In the regency era, Britain went through a period of elegance with regard to fine art. It may also be compared to the 1950s for its significant social and cultural development. Between 1811 and 1837 the country was under the rule of Prince Regent and developments of technology, fashion and architecture were mirrored by a population boom. These similarities can be compared to England in the 1950s