York Chocolatiers & Confectioners

Karen Adams


Region:
Yorkshire & Humber
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £55 + mileage
Category:
History
Updated:
27th October 2022

Also Available for Zoom Discover the history of the chocolate & confectionery industry in York, looking at those who made the sweets loved by resident and visitor.

Going back to the 18th century, we find out how the four main family businesses began and follow how their companies grew, through, in some cases to the 21st century.

The family business looked at are:

Tuke; Terry; Craven; Rowntree

An overall talk on the four businesses is available or a more in-depth talk for the individual family.

Talk Length: approx 1 hour.

NB: Full Rowntree presentation is approx 1.5 hours.

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About Karen Adams

Hi I grew up in York and became very interested in the 2000 history of this city. I then became an archaeologist, working in the city and surrounding area, allowing me to make some wonderful discoveries which has added to the understanding of how people lived (and died) in various different historical periods within the Yorkshire and Humberside area.

If you are looking for a talk about York's vast history, interested in archaeology. Please see the talks listed here.


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