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Cadburys Tea Shop in Bull Street

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I'd really appreciate it if anyone could post any photos of this place for me.
 
Harborne I have a lot of interesting Material about this but to busy to post at the moment as I have to put it all in order
I will post it in Research Discussions
 
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Great, thanks Postie. I think it's Bon Marche or some such place now isn't it? When would you say this picture was taken, end of 19th century?
 
I thought it was an old, blurred photo. A very good sketch. Thanks Crom.
 
hi there harbone my mom worked at j.lyons during the late 40s/50s i dont know much about shop or what went on there BUT when you talk about their cakes im the kiddy i cannot remember the number of times i got my ear clipped for scrumping at least half a swiss roll before anybody else got a sniff same goes for the packets of sponge cakes (12to a pkt i think)
different ear same clip at times there wasnt enough left for sunday trifle
and believe me my moms trifles always had the WOW factor
just outside there i could catch my 33bue,and 29,29a to get me home from town i live in hertfordshire now ,but thankyou for stirring up a nice memory

33bus:)
tom
 
the shop opened in 1823 and i am not aware of any photos only artists impressions which i will look out and post
 
Kenh thanks for that lovely pic. I remember years ago I saw coaster showing a pic of the shop with a little boy rolling a hoop in the foreground; have you seen that one anywhere on your travels? Any others you have would be very welcome. Thanks again.

Harborne
 
33BUS I remember Lyons well and still miss it! We were in our teens and felt really grown up when we could go there without our parents and order some coffee and toast. Those were the days. We used to go upstairs if I remember right and it was quite dark in there, but we loved it.


Harborne
 
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After the shop was opened in Bull Street the first Cadbury's factory of any scale was opened in a rented premisses at the bottom of Crooked Lane. This lane seemed to be an extension southwards of Cherry street and came to an end at the junction of Bull Street and Dale End. It mostly dissappeared when Martineau Street was put in. I don't think Crooked Lane went any further down than Dale End but I am not sure. Anyway I have come across this picture of the junction of Bull Street and Crooked Lane and the first factory must have been pretty close to here. Click on the link below. Date 1865.

https://www.sandersofoxford.com
 
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Cadbury to launch high street cafes to sell larger chocolate bars and afternoon tea

Apr 9 2010
Cadbury is to launch a chain of high street cafes serving afternoon tea and chocolates after new owner Kraft gave the plans the green light, it was reported today.

It is understood a deal to open Cadbury-branded outlets was signed in January just before Kraft secured its £11.5 billion hostile takeover.
But the US company is thought to have thrown its weight behind the idea, endorsing a 20-year licence to a group of retail entrepreneurs to lead the venture, including David Morris, the former director of Food & Restaurants at Harrods.
The cafes are reportedly set to be called Cadbury Cocoa Houses, offering affordable afternoon tea and a dedicated chocolatier service that will make large versions of Cadbury chocolate bars on site, such as Twirls, Curly Wurlys and Flakes, that can be wrapped as gifts.
As many as 60 sites could be opened across the UK over the next three to five years, with negotiations already starting with landlords with a view to possibly launching in London before the end of the year, according to reports.
But it is believed that while Kraft has sanctioned the move, it is not providing financial backing.
Cadbury is said to have been in discussions over the plans for several years.
The Dairy Milk maker once ran a small cafe in Bath, but it closed after six years in 2007.
Mr Morris is expected to become chief executive of the venture, with retail entrepreneur Marilyn Newman as chairman.
The launch would come at a robust time for the coffee shop sector, which has shown remarkable resilience throughout the recession.
While many high street rivals have fallen by the wayside, the consumer spending woes spared many coffee shop retailers and they have even been expanding throughout the recession.
Recent figures showed that the six biggest players increased shop numbers by 47% in the year to September 2009.
Cadbury was not immediately available for comment. With Thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Len.
 
I noted the prices are expected to be about £14.50 for traditional afternoon tea, with drinking chocolate as one of the options. Sounds a bit pricey - more for special occasions than just a quick break whilst out shopping.
 
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