Old-school Brummie sweeties: 18 retro Birmingham sweets that only a certain generation will remember

Remember the sweet taste of childhood innocence and questionable dental hygiene. Only true brummies will remember #5

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:

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