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My most lovely Tuesday conversation this week actually taught me something. The best conversations are held on a Tuesday.
The “lion and bees” tin was registered as Lyle’s trademark. The design comes from Abram Lyle’s religious beliefs: it’s a reference to a story in the Old Testament, in which Samson killed a lion, then saw that bees had formed a honeycomb in the lion’s carcass. The bible references Samson’s words that also feature on the tin “Out of the strong came forth sweetness”. The logo and design remain unchanged today.
And THEN I found out that Mr Tate was the founder of the Tate Gallery.
I ask you, who knew that?
Now I feel the powers that control my Tuesday will be very pleased I have passed this information on to others.
My work here is done.
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