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May 2nd,2024




Jaybird, first used as John Smedley trademark in 1876. A very lively and
colourful bird, but somewhat shy in character—very suitable for the
understated brand John Smedley.
Jaybird, first used as John Smedley trademark in 1876. A very lively and colourful bird, but somewhat shy in character—very suitable for the understated brand John Smedley.








There are many people whose stories are being researched. Here’s a picture
of George Marsden- Smedley, son of the fourth John Smedley to run the
company and destined to take over from his father. However, tragically,
George died in the First World War, aged only 19 years.
There are many people whose stories are being researched. Here’s a picture of George Marsden- Smedley, son of the fourth John Smedley to run the company and destined to take over from his father. However, tragically, George died in the First World War, aged only 19 years.




Nothing is written about the adoption of the ‘jay’ as the
trademark or logo of the company. According to Jane,
jays are often seen in the valley where the mill is located.
‘John’ begins with a ‘J’ which is also pronounced ‘jay’ as
in J. Smedley.
Nothing is written about the adoption of the ‘jay’ as the trademark or logo of the company. According to Jane, jays are often seen in the valley where the mill is located. ‘John’ begins with a ‘J’ which is also pronounced ‘jay’ as in J. Smedley.





Edit and Writing by Yoshikatsu Yamato (kontakt)




Edit and Writing by Yoshikatsu Yamato (kontakt)

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