Sweet Shop News & Updates

Read the latest news from Giant Bradley’s Sweet Shop, including new sweets online, product launches, behind-the-scenes updates, seasonal treats, sweet gift ideas and stories from our Yorkshire sweet shop.

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Once known as medicine, now a beloved treat

Ruby Willingham

This sweet helped put a Yorkshire town on the map. Pontefract cakes were named after the town of Pontefract in North Yorkshire, which has been famous for liquorice production since the 1600s. The name cake refers to the old-fashioned meaning of a compressed disc or tablet. They are chewy discs...

The Sweet Nostalgia of Jelly Babies

Ruby Willingham

Did you know that Jelly Babies were first sold in the UK in 1864 but got their name in 1918 to celebrate the end of World War One, they were sweet symbols of calm after the chaos. They are often known as ‘Peace Babies’ symbolising hope and new beginnings. They’re...

Are Coconut Mushrooms still a favourite or a sweet memory?

Ruby Willingham

Are Coconut Mushrooms still a favourite or a sweet memory? Enjoy a nostalgic treat with Coconut Mushrooms. These fun sized treats are expertly shaped like little mushrooms and coated in a soft layer of coconut, striking the perfect balance between chewy sweetness and tropical zing. They are remembered for their...

Introducing House of Fudge

Ruby Willingham

Are you a fudge lover? If so, get ready to indulge as we introduce our new in fudge bags and bars from House of Fudge. House of Fudge have been making delicious fudge the traditional way in the heart of Devon for over 30 years. Every batch is lovingly made...