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  1. #1
    HeidiR
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    Talking Brandy Snap Maker

    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

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    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

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    Lizzy9
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    Hello Heidi,

    You may find this site interesting.

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

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    blue wren
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    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

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

    https://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

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    HeidiR
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    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

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    HeidiR
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    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 ?

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    Jan1954
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    Quote Originally Posted by HeidiR View Post
    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.

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

    Many thanks
    Heidi

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