This bottle is embossed with the words 'The Bromsgrove Mineral Water Company' and 'P. Spencer, Proprietor.' and likely dates between 1895 and 1915

But what really makes this bottle stand out is the image embossed on the front. This is the Lickey Monument, also known as the Plymouth Monument, one of Worcestershire's most recognisable landmarks. The monument stands high on the Lickey Hills overlooking Bromsgrove and was built in 1834 in memory of Other Archer Windsor, the 6th Earl of Plymouth. 

The title 'Earl of Plymouth' belonged to the Windsor family, who owned nearby Hewell Grange and were influential landowners in the area.

In the early 1800s, owning thousands of acres of land meant far more than simply being wealthy. 

The family employed hundreds of local people, including farmers, gardeners, gamekeepers, builders, blacksmiths and domestic servants. 

Many families depended on the estate for their livelihood, and the Earl also held important public positions, serving as Commander of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry and playing a leading role in local affairs.

When the 6th Earl died suddenly in 1833, many people felt he deserved a lasting memorial. The monument wasn't commissioned by the government. Instead, it was paid for by public subscription, 

meaning hundreds of people voluntarily donated money to have it built. 

Much of that support came from members of the Worcestershire Yeomanry and local residents who respected him as both a military commander and a local leader.

Nearly two centuries later, standing around 65 feet tall  it's still a prominent landmark and a symbol of Bromsgrove. It's easy to see why the Bromsgrove Mineral Water Company chose it for their bottle. 

Rather than using a simple logo, they proudly featured one of the town's most famous landmarks, creating a bottle that advertised not only their business but also their local identity. connecting a local drinks manufacturer, its proprietor P. Spencer, and one of Worcestershire's most iconic monuments in a single piece of embossed glass.