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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Thread: Brandy Snap Maker
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03-09-2009, 6:16 PM #1HeidiRGuest
Brandy Snap Maker
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03-09-2009, 6:34 PM #2
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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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03-09-2009, 6:48 PM #3Lizzy9Guest
Hello Heidi,
You may find this site interesting.
https://www.accessdbdev.com/FoxBiscuitsStory.htm
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04-09-2009, 5:17 AM #4blue wrenGuest
Baking Sites
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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04-09-2009, 7:24 AM #5HeidiRGuest
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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04-09-2009, 6:06 PM #6HeidiRGuest
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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04-09-2009, 6:14 PM #7Jan1954Guest
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04-09-2009, 6:18 PM #8HeidiRGuest
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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