Hi all
On this very historic day, when the sweet loving public of Great Britain get a chance to cast their vote for possibly the most important decision we make in our lifetime, we thought we would add a lighter note to the proceedings and take a look at some of the sweets that have seen us through from the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the establishment of the European Community and the formation of the European Union.
From the 1950's onwards many sweets have come and gone, some remembered fondly and their loss lamented, with others having stood the test of time, continuing to be favourites today. Which sweets do you remember from childhood? Maybe we can jog your memory a little with this retro selection:
Launched in 1957The drumstick lolly, with it's distinct Milk and Raspberry flavours was launched by Matlow Brothers in the same year that The Treaty of Rome was signed by six European states. The breakthrough of a wrapped lolly was made by Trevor Matlow as he experimented with a new chew wrapping machine,
Been around longer that the European CommunityLove Hearts were first manufactured in 1953, before the creation of the European Community. Originally they were only sold within the Swizzels Christmas cracker, but proved so popular it was decided to introduce them as an ongoing line. During the 1960's the sweets were given away attached to the front of popular children's comics and over the years have been translated into different languages for export, have been produced as commemorative limited edition versions and was iconic enough for a Love Heart sculpture to be placed in the Millennium Dome.
Which of these two were your favourites? We think the Double Dip came first but other than them being around for longer than the EU we're not sure. We do know they're both delicious though, and there is something about sherbet of any kind that transports you back to childhood!
We have so many more sweets to add to this list but I shall resist! Obviously all of them are bundled up into one big box of memories as our Retro Hamper, but then most of you reading this will know that!
Bursting with flavours that will take your taste buds on a tantalising trip down memory lane....Whichever way you have decided to vote today let's hope that, as a nation, we make the right choice!
