Cinema advertisement for a temperance choice at Christmas. A "Thomas & Evans" product, Corona drinks were manufactured initially in Porth, Rhondda, and later at factories in e.g. Pengam, Maesteg and Bridgend. The original Thomas & Evans were Porth grocers who, in the 1890s, were detemined to offer thirsty miners an alternative to alcohol. Failing to get pubs to stock their soft drinks, they sold door-to-door and introduced flavours that would appeal to children.