Our History – Town Talk Polish Since 1895

In the 1890s an inventive gent from Lancashire developed a number of ways to clean and polish Victorian silverware. Taking advantage of the local pure, soft Pennine water and the high-quality cotton woven in nearby mills, he perfected one particular item – an impregnated silver polishing cloth. This was a novel combination of an already successful silver polishing liquid, and the soft cotton so readily to hand.

Its ease of use and effective anti-tarnish qualities led to it quickly becoming the 'talk of the town' and so, in 1895, 'The Town Talk Polish Company,' was founded. To this day, a Town Talk Silver Polishing Cloth is considered to be the finest available by silversmiths and professional jewellers the world over.

In the early 20th century, as Town Talk became more established, a celebrated artist called Austin Knight created the Town Talk Logo, featuring the animated image of Mr Town Talk, The polished Gentleman. Mr Town Talk continues to represent our company values, epitomising our lasting commitment to the utmost in quality, customer service and ease of use.

In the 1920's, with such specialist products not widely available, the company began exporting internationally. Now Town Talk exports to over 50 countries and 5 continents!

In the 1930's, amid a media boom, Town Talk Polish began press advertising and selling through jewellers, silversmiths, ironmongers and chemists.

Town Talk's 3 original products, the Silver and Gold Polishing Cloths and a Silver Plate Powder, were extended through a focus on new product development. Specialist jewellery cleaners were introduced alongside the Silver Care range.

During these years, Town Talk's branding evolved to show illustrations of Mr Town Talk doing his favourite polishing and cleaning! He's still an iconic part of the Town Talk brand.

The oval wax tin design won a prestigious MPMA Best in Metal silver award for design.

In this year, Town Talk's Original Household Range was launched, encompassing a collection of surface cleaners, floor cleaners, laundry products and washing up liquids.

Town Talk had the honour of being granted the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.

During the difficult time of COVID-19, Town Talk Polish contributed to community efforts by manufacturing hand sanitiser and repurposing its factory for cutting hospital scrubs.

Town Talk was proud to be granted the Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III. This, alongside celebrating 130 years in business, marks the continuation of exciting and promising prospects for the years to come.