Sweets and Sweet Shops

by Laura Mason

What did Bonaparte's Ribs look like? How was Shiver and Shakey made? Did you ever meet Sir Kreemy Knut? Enquire within for the origins of sherbet, seaside rock and Fisherman's Friends. See how sweet shops changed through the decades. Between 1800 and 1955 making sweets developed from several interlinked crafts into a vast industry. This book traces this process from the time when confectioners worked behind the shop and their products were expensive treats until wartime rationing had ceased and consumers bought all the sweets they could lay their hands on. Discover how the magic of the confectioner's art transformed sugar into fantasy land for children and adults alike, and how huge companies developed from small shops and humble origins to become household names.

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999