Brandy Snap Maker

[HeidiR]

Hello
I am trying to find some informaiton on my GG Grandfather
I have found him on the 1881 / 1891 and 1901 Census and his is listed as follows:
1881 - Confectioner (Wholesale)
1891 - Confectioner
1901 - Brandy Snap Maker
His wife was listed as a Baker
Does anyone know anything about bakers / Confectioners and more interestingly Brandy Snap Makers ??

Many thanks
Heidi

[Jane Gee]

Hallo Heidi
I am sure there is a society of master bakers and this started around 1881 if you google it you should find something. I am sure I emailed them sometime ago but cant find the details sadly mine died in the 1870's so they couldnt help.
Best Wishes
Jane

[Lizzy9]

Hello Heidi,

You may find this site interesting.

http://www.accessdbdev.com/FoxBiscuitsStory.htm

[blue wren]

Hi HeidiR

Some of my ancestors were Bakers/Confectioners from Redditch in Worcestershire so I have a common interest. You might want to check out these two sites

http://www.hovisbakery.co.uk/pdf/Hovis%20History.pdf and

http://www.bakeryinfo.co.uk/news/ful...he_bakery.html

The first is specific to Hovis but is very thorough in British baking history and the second is more of a time line. I am sure you will find something of interest that will give you some background information at either or both sites.

Regards
Blue Wren

[HeidiR]

Hello
Many thanks for the links - all very interesting and certainly lots of information to read and absorb and help me understand my ancestors and their work more
Thanks again

[HeidiR]

There seemed to be a surge in confectioners around 1880's does anyone know why ?
Was it anything to do with Great Exhibition in London in 1851 ?

[Jan1954]

There seemed to be a surge in confectioners around 1880's does anyone know why ?
Was it anything to do with Great Exhibition in London in 1851 ?

Sugar Tax.

In 1874 the British Government abolished the tax and brought sugar prices within the means of the ordinary citizen.

[HeidiR]

Thanks Jan1954
That makes sense - I didn't know that
An interesting fact to add to my story !

Many thanks
Heidi