Thornton's has gone

Unread post by **oldbluefox** » 15 Mar 2021, 19:55

Sorry to hear that Thornton's is no more.

In past days I used to love their brazil nut toffee until it started pulling my fillings out but it was delicious. Sadly I felt the quality of their chocolate was not as good as I remember in the past but nevertheless it's sad to see a business which was founded in Sheffield in 1911 has now disappeared from our High Street.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56407155

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 15 Mar 2021, 20:11

The story says they're closing all their shops. But I'm hoping it means their products will still be available through other outlets.

Unread post by **Whynd1** » 15 Mar 2021, 21:42

Apricot creams for me.
I used to pop in on my lunch hour sometimes and treat myself to a small bag .

Lindsey

Unread post by **towny44** » 15 Mar 2021, 21:44

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 15 Mar 2021, 20:11
The story says they're closing all their shops. But I'm hoping it means their products will still be available through other outlets.

They are owned by Ferrero Rocher and will continue to offer online sales, and their products will be available in supermarkets.

Unread post by **oldbluefox** » 15 Mar 2021, 21:51

I used to enjoy going in their shops (especially if they were selling mis-shapes - 3 bags for £5!!). Their continental selection was usually pretty good especially the champagne truffles which went first.

Sadly there's no Hotel Chocolat anywhere near.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 16 Mar 2021, 07:23

Not my favourite choccies. I am rather partial to Cadbury’s fruit and nut though

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 16 Mar 2021, 07:59

Had their Continental range for many years but we have now moved on to Hotel Chocolat ... our nearest outlet is Bath but they do deliver, in fact our rum soaked Raisin Chocs arrived yesterday :shlurp:

Unread post by **Onelife** » 16 Mar 2021, 09:57

I was thinking of closing my chocolate outlet down but have decided against it as I know how much joy they bring into peoples lives...Enjoy!

Unread post by **Whynd1** » 16 Mar 2021, 10:40

Yippee

Phew that's a relief one life.

Lindsey

Unread post by **Ray B** » 16 Mar 2021, 10:43

Onelife wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 09:57
I was thinking of closing my chocolate outlet down but have decided against it as I know how much joy they bring into peoples lives...Enjoy!

Thank you Onelife, how do we get our hands on these elusive chocolates.

Unread post by **towny44** » 16 Mar 2021, 10:59

Ray B wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 10:43

Onelife wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 09:57
I was thinking of closing my chocolate outlet down but have decided against it as I know how much joy they bring into peoples lives...Enjoy!
Thank you Onelife, how do we get our hands on these elusive chocolates.

It takes a vivid imagination.

Unread post by **Stephen** » 16 Mar 2021, 12:02

Onelife wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 09:57
I was thinking of closing my chocolate outlet down but have decided against it as I know how much joy they bring into peoples lives...Enjoy!

Unread post by **Stephen** » 16 Mar 2021, 12:05

Manoverboard wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 07:59
Had their Continental range for many years but we have now moved on to Hotel Chocolat ... our nearest outlet is Bath but they do deliver, in fact our rum soaked Raisin Chocs arrived yesterday :shlurp:

Just checked and we have a shop in Chelmsford. Might have to give these a go. How many chocs in the container

https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/search ... +chocolate

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 16 Mar 2021, 12:21

Stephen wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 12:05

Manoverboard wrote: 16 Mar 2021, 07:59
Had their Continental range for many years but we have now moved on to Hotel Chocolat ... our nearest outlet is Bath but they do deliver, in fact our rum soaked Raisin Chocs arrived yesterday :shlurp:
Just checked and we have a shop in Chelmsford. Might have to give these a go. How many chocs in the container

https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/search ... +chocolate

Not as many as you would like for the price, ditto cherries, but as a treat their stuff takes some beating

Unread post by **Bensham33** » 16 Mar 2021, 13:21

Their Easter eggs were the best, pricey but very moorish.

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 16 Mar 2021, 13:29

We have their Hot Choccy making machine .... also very yummy, especially when it's £20 off

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