George Bassett and Co is now Cadbury Trebor Bassett, which makes lots of sweet lines in its factory in Beulah Road, Owlerton.
George Bassett set up as a sweet manufacturer in 1859, moving over from selling confectionery. The legend is that the famous Licquorice Allsorts were created when a salesman tripped while carrying a tray of licquorice sweets, which got mixed up together, and the idea was born.
Jelly Babies were originally called Peace Babies in 1918. Bertie Bassett was created in 1926 and still represents the brand.
. Bassett brothers!
Manager of Sheffield United Dave Bassett pictured with Bertie Bassett, 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. Quality control
Liquorice allsort cubes come along the conveyor belt for sorting in February 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
1. Quality control
Liquorice allsort cubes come along the conveyor belt for sorting in February 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Home time
Workers leave the George Bassett & Co Ltd factory in January 1989 Photo: Peter Tuffrey
4. Change of name
The Cadbury Trebor Bassett factory, pictured in March 2007 Photo: Steve Parkin