Abram Lyle was a Scottish food manufacturer and politician, who is noted for founding the sugar refiners Abram Lyle & Sons in 1887, which merged with the company of his rival Henry Tate to become Tate & Lyle in 1921.
Glebe Sugar Refinery, Ker Street, Greenock, where Lyle took up the business. Late 19th century extension to the original sugarhouse, which was on the left:
Tate & Lyle syrup refinery at Plaistow Wharf, 2009
Sir Henry Tate, 1st Baronet, was an English sugar merchant and philanthropist, noted for establishing the Tate Gallery in London.
Sir Henry Tate (Bronze bust by Thomas Brock, exhibited at Tate Britain)
Vault of Sir Henry Tate, West Norwood cemetery
Henry Tate Mausoleum
Tate South Lambeth Library, Vauxhall