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First record of bottled spring water in Malvern

When
1622
Where
Holy Well, Malvern
Episodes
1

In 1622, the first water bottling in the United Kingdom occurred at the Holy Well in Malvern. This event is distinct from earlier civilizational uses of vessels for transporting water.

Episodes

  1. 1622 · Holy Well, MalvernFirst UK Water Bottling

    The first water bottling in the United Kingdom occurred at the Holy Well in Malvern in 1622.

Background and detail

Historical Context. Malvern is a spa town in Worcestershire. While vessels for transporting water existed in early civilizations, the practice of bottling water began in the United Kingdom. The 1622 event at the Holy Well is cited as the first instance of this practice in the UK.

Sources

  1. Bottled water Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  2. Malvern, Worcestershire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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