Skip to content
Nostalgic Lion Fireworks Poster

Nostalgic Lion Fireworks Poster

Lion Firework Poster - Are Bang On Target

Lion fireworks were established in 1936 in Yorkshire and the company was owned throughout its entire trading history by the Kilner family.

Harry Kilner was originally the part owner of Jessop and Kilner, created following the break up of Jessop Fireworks as each of the sons of the original owner Allen Jessop (who passed away in 1880) went into business for themselves. In the early 1900’s, Harry left Jessop and Kilner to set up for himself originally naming the company The Yorkshire Fireworks Company which he changed to Lion in 1936.

Lion carried on trading until 1972 when the introduction of new Health and Safety legislation introduced in 1960 making it impossible to continue trading following the economic downturn of the country as a whole.

Over the years, Lion produced a wide range of excellent quality consumer fireworks some of which had some truly wonderful names; Goose Mi Gander, Harmonious Swan after Glorious Lay and Two Hump Camel in Oasis to name a few.

Related Posts

Elvis Presley's Explosive Love for Fireworks
Elvis Presley's Explosive Love for Fireworks
In the heydays of Elvis Presley's stardom, the King of Rock 'n' Roll had a penchant for indulging in childhood fantas...
Read More
Phu Quoc: The Only Island in the World With Daily Fireworks
Phu Quoc: The Only Island in the World With Daily Fireworks
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam has become the first island in the world to finish the day with a fantastic fireworks displa...
Read More
Get Ready for the 2024 Malta International Fireworks Festival
Get Ready for the 2024 Malta International Fireworks Festival
Get ready to witness the skies of Malta ablaze with the brilliance of fireworks as the 22nd edition of the Malta Inte...
Read More
Previous article Firework Champions 2024: Newby Hall, Yorkshire

Leave a comment

Comments must be approved before appearing

* Required fields