Founded in the city by George Bassett in 1842, the confectionery company initially operated from Broad Street in the Park district, then moved to a large site in Owlerton in 1933.
Best known for producing Liquorice Allsorts, as well as Jelly Babies and Trebor Mints, today the Beulah Road factory is run by the giant multinational Mondelēz following several mergers and acquisitions.
Here are 10 pictures looking back at the firm's history.
. Confectionery nuptials
Bertie and Betty Bassett tie the knot at the Bassett's factory in 2009. | JPIMedia Photo: Roger Nadal
. A festive gathering
A Bassett's staff dinner - most likely at Christmas - from times gone by. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Picture Sheffield
. Quality control
Staff are pictured checking Liquorice Allsorts in 1952. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Picture Sheffield
9. Cookies on the go
Oreo cookies are boxed up in 2014. Today the factory is the biggest confectionery site owned by Mondelez in Europe producing approximately 40,000 tonnes of sweets and crisps each year. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Tracey Welch
