Ah, the sweet taste of nostalgia!
Where memories are wrapped in colourful paper and candies are adorned with sweet ribbons, these nostalgic treats no longer grace our store shelves as they once did.
For those who grew up in Birmingham and the West Midlands, certain sweets are time capsules, each bite a journey back to the days of penny sweets and Saturday morning trips to the local sweet shop.
From the fizz of sherbet lemons to the chew of an apple bonbon, these sugary delights are sure to stir up fond sweets of childhood for a certain generation.
So, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and remember the sweet history that these classic treats represent:
9. Candy Cigarettes
Wait, what? Yes, it was a thing! These candy sticks were shaped like cigarettes, and apparently, kids, back in the day, thought it was cool to pretend they were smoking. Ah, innocence. | Flickr
10. Pips
Tiny in size, but mighty in flavour. These were a fun, fizzy treat that brought a bit of excitement to the sweet jar. | Flickr
11. Black Jacks
The candy that turned your tongue black and made you feel like a rock star. | Flickr
12. Parma Violets
These purple discs tasted like a bouquet of flowers. Some loved them; others thought they were secretly potpourri in disguise. Either way, they were the Marmite of retro sweets. | Flickr