A NEW exhibition has opened celebrating the 250th anniversary of the renowned Terry’s of York opens today at York’s Chocolate Story.
The exhibtion at York’s Chocolate Story attraction showcases a selection of the most interesting Terry’s products - from opium-based throat sweets to “some of the most beautiful and decadent chocolate boxes in history.”
A selection of old favourites such as Neapolitan, Spartan and Waifa are on display as well as some curiosities like the poison cards contained in early Terry’s confectionery, warning of ingredients such as mercury and belladonna.
A spokeswoman for the visitor attraction in Kings Square said Terry’s was established in 1767 by partners Bayldon and Berry.
They opened a shop in the city selling lozenges, comfits and other simple confectionery before being joined in the 19th century by apothecary, Joseph Terry.
“Luckily, experience in sugaring pastilles and pills meant that Mr Terry adapted easily to a career in confectionery and his scientific background made him a pioneer of new products and a precise attitude to quality,” she said.
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