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"Toffee Tales: A Sweet Journey Through Time" Step into the bustling John Mackintosh sweet factory in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Background imageToffee Collection: A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire

A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

Background imageToffee Collection: Carnival! Mackintoshs toffee de luxe, 1930. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)

Carnival! Mackintoshs toffee de luxe, 1930. Creator: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Carnival! Mackintoshs toffee de luxe, 1930. Private Collection

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Mackintoshs toffee

Advert for Mackintoshs toffee
Mackintoshs Toffee - everybodys favourites! Date: 1932

Background imageToffee Collection: Sticky Toffee from from the Animals Tuck Shop

Sticky Toffee from from the Animals Tuck Shop Date: 1930

Background imageToffee Collection: Toffee Nosed

Toffee Nosed Ridden By J.Reid York Racecourse York, York Racecourse 18 May 2001 Date: 18 May 2001

Background imageToffee Collection: Tommys Penny (colour litho)

Tommys Penny (colour litho)
2814654 Tommys Penny (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommys Penny. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (The Childrens Bookroom)

Background imageToffee Collection: Christmas advertisement for Mackintoshs toffee chocolate assortments (colour litho)

Christmas advertisement for Mackintoshs toffee chocolate assortments (colour litho)
6001969 Christmas advertisement for Mackintoshs toffee chocolate assortments (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageToffee Collection: Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory

Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 11th June 1959

Background imageToffee Collection: A female worker at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire

A female worker at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 10th June 1959

Background imageToffee Collection: Portrait of James Guidney, known as, Jimmy the Rockman, (1782-1866), [undated

Portrait of James Guidney, known as, Jimmy the Rockman, (1782-1866), [undated, early 19th Century]. AKA Jemmy the Rock Man

Background imageToffee Collection: Advertisement For Mackintoshs Toffees. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Advertisement For Mackintoshs Toffees. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Background imageToffee Collection: Family Group out for a seaside walk

Family Group out for a seaside walk at a British South Coast beach resort. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageToffee Collection: Chocolate King sweetshop, Upper Street, Islington, London, 1944

Chocolate King sweetshop, Upper Street, Islington, London, 1944. Man, woman and child standing in front of a sweet shop and tobacconists advertising Palm toffee

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1928

Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1928
Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1928. A print from The Tatler, 30th November 1928

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1922

Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1922. A print from The Sketch, Christmas, 1922

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1923

Advert for Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee, 1923. A print from The Sketch, Christmas, 1923

Background imageToffee Collection: Advertisement for Mackintosh's Toffees

Advertisement for Mackintosh's Toffees. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Background imageToffee Collection: Pascall Broadway Toffee

Pascall Broadway Toffee
Advertisement for Pascall Broadway Toffee depicting the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Artist: Joyce Mercer Date: circa 1920

Background imageToffee Collection: Supply dump of trench mortar ammunition, France, WW1

Supply dump of trench mortar ammunition, France, WW1
Men of the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps) on a supply dump of trench mortar ammunition (nicknamed toffee apples), at Acheux, northern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1916

Background imageToffee Collection: Boy Eats Toffee Apple

Boy Eats Toffee Apple
A little boy tries not to break his teeth on a toffee apple! Date: 1960s

Background imageToffee Collection: Children Make Toffee

Children Make Toffee
Four children make toffee Date: 1878

Background imageToffee Collection: Little boy with toffee apple, Balham, SW London

Little boy with toffee apple, Balham, SW London
A little boy with freckles, eating a toffee apple, Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Background imageToffee Collection: Silhouette of girl and geese, Cremona advert

Silhouette of girl and geese, Cremona advert
Silhouette of girl and geese by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Toffee. Oakley produced 38 groups of nursery figures which were printed in colour on the toffee tins

Background imageToffee Collection: Silhouette of two rabbits, Cremona advert

Silhouette of two rabbits, Cremona advert
Silhouette of two rabbits by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Toffee

Background imageToffee Collection: Silhouette of a boy with a sheep, Cremona advert

Silhouette of a boy with a sheep, Cremona advert
Silhouette of a boy with a sheep by H.L. Oakley, advert for Cremona Dairy Cream Nursery Toffee

Background imageToffee Collection: Layered mille feuilles pastry with whipped cream and dulce de leche. credit: Marie-Louise

Layered mille feuilles pastry with whipped cream and dulce de leche. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageToffee Collection: 1930 s-1940s selection of kitchen artefacts 2013 A. D

1930 s-1940s selection of kitchen artefacts 2013 A. D
1930 s-1940s selection of kitchen artefacts including drinking chocolate, syrup, toffee, suet root beer and icing piping funnels 2013.Upton House, Warwickshire

Background imageToffee Collection: Sticky toffee pudding served on square plate with fork

Sticky toffee pudding served on square plate with fork

Background imageToffee Collection: Toffee banana cake topped with nuts, sliced

Toffee banana cake topped with nuts, sliced

Background imageToffee Collection: Sticky toffee cake with marble pattern chocolate icing

Sticky toffee cake with marble pattern chocolate icing

Background imageToffee Collection: Toffee dripping from wooden spoon into saucepan

Toffee dripping from wooden spoon into saucepan

Background imageToffee Collection: Section of chocolate banoffee pie, close up

Section of chocolate banoffee pie, close up

Background imageToffee Collection: Toffee banana cake topped with nuts, knife nearby

Toffee banana cake topped with nuts, knife nearby

Background imageToffee Collection: Sticky toffee pudding on a plate

Sticky toffee pudding on a plate

Background imageToffee Collection: Fruity top and chocolatey underside of Florentine biscuits

Fruity top and chocolatey underside of Florentine biscuits

Background imageToffee Collection: Square blocks of peanut butter sweets arranged in chessboard pattern

Square blocks of peanut butter sweets arranged in chessboard pattern

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Mackintoshs toffee 1933

Advert for Mackintoshs toffee 1933
All the makings of a merry party Date: 1933

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert for Mackintoshs Toffee de Luxe 1914

Advert for Mackintoshs Toffee de Luxe 1914
Christmas eve. Santa Claus: " If I don t stop eating this Toffe de Luxe there won t be any left for the stockings - and I orderec an extra supply this year so folks could send some to their

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert / Toffee Barker &d

Advert / Toffee Barker &d
Barker & Dobsons Walnut Toffee - it is pure Date: circa 1900

Background imageToffee Collection: Advert / Sharps Toffee

Advert / Sharps Toffee
Sharps Super-Kreem Toffee goes all over the world

Background imageToffee Collection: An assortment of confectionery to be made at home

An assortment of confectionery to be made at home
A wholesome and delicious assortment of confectionery that can be made at home



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"Toffee Tales: A Sweet Journey Through Time" Step into the bustling John Mackintosh sweet factory in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where a group of talented female workers craft delectable toffees. Their skilled hands and dedication ensure every bite is pure bliss. Transport yourself back to 1930, when the vibrant carnival atmosphere embraced Mackintoshs Toffee de Luxe. Created by the talented D Ylen and Jean (1886-1938), this indulgent treat became an instant sensation, captivating taste buds with its rich flavors. Intriguing advertisements for Mackintoshs toffee adorned billboards, enticing passersby with promises of sticky sweetness. The Animals Tuck Shop proudly offered their Sticky Toffee variant – a delightful temptation that made children's eyes sparkle with joy. Pascall Broadway Toffee took center stage as another irresistible delight. Crafted at the Cooperative Wholesale Society Biscuit Factory in Crumpsall, it captured hearts with its buttery texture and heavenly caramel notes. Some may call it "Toffee Nosed, " but those who have savored its decadence know better. Tommys Penny was one such confectionary masterpiece that left tongues tingling with pleasure - a true testament to its exceptional quality. As Christmas approached, Mackintoshs unveiled their tantalizing assortment chocolate delights through a colorful lithograph advertisement. It became an essential part of festive celebrations across households nationwide - spreading warmth and cheer throughout the season. Amidst these tales of sugary wonders lies Jimmy the Rockman (1782-1866), forever immortalized in history's portrait for his contribution to this toothsome world. His legacy lives on as we savor each piece of creamy perfection created by his predecessors at Mackintoshs. Finally, picture a family group strolling along the seaside; laughter fills the air as they relish shared moments over bites of mouthwatering toffee.