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Over the centuries a great many colourful characters have made their mark on this great ancient city, some well known - Sarah Siddons, Edward Elgar, 'Woodbine Willie', Vesta Tilley; others, like Milberrow-Doelittle and Mouth-Organ Annie, long forgotten. It is this rich mixture of people, and the way they lived and worked, that forms the basis of this Web-Site.
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Wall's Bakery, Friar Street
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| This old house has long been used by Bakers, and is a good example of a trade once established on a site, continues through the centuries. The first baker recorded was Gabriel Walwyn, in 1656, and a long line of bakers followed through to the 20th century with the Wall family. They were renowned for their cakes, especially for their gooey lardy cakes. People came from all parts to but them. The business finished in the mid - 1970s. Their products were as popular as ever, but the business had been left to the various members of the family, some of whom had no interest in baking, and wanted the money. An attempt was made to find an answer to the financial problem and to continue baking, but without success, and after over 300 years, baking at the place ceased. |
| Posted: 06/01/2003 10:59:23
Last Updated: 01/07/2005 04:13:34
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