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, certain sweets are time capsules, each bite a journey back to the days of penny sweets and Saturday morning trips to the local candy 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.
We’ll unwrap the memories of 18 retro sweets that only a true Brummie can appreciate.
So, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and remember the sweet history that these classic treats represent:
1. Fizz Wiz
Pop rocks for the '80s kids! Eating these was like having a tiny fireworks show in your mouth. And the best part? The only fireworks show, your parents would allow
2. Pear Drops
Remember these? They were like tiny, colourful hand grenades of flavour. One bite, and you’d be transported back to your grandma’s living room, surrounded by floral wallpaper.
3. Sherbet Lemons
These little citrus bombs were like a lemonade explosion in your mouth. Remember when your face would scrunch up like a raisin from the sourness, but you’d still go back for more?
4. Aniseed Balls
The everlasting gobstopper of the old days, when you was sick. How many licks did it take to get to the centre?