This paper reviews work on the electrochemical generation of ozone from the original studies by Schönbein in the early 1800's to the present day, and is intended for specialists and non-specialists in the field of electrochemistry. The experimental techniques employed to study the mechanism of electrochemical ozone generation are described, as is the most commonly quoted mechanism and the experimental evidence for the mechanism is summarised and discussed. The types of electrochemical cells employed are described, and the effect of: temperature, anode type and composition, current density and electrolyte composition & pH are discussed.