Confectionery traditions in Yorkshire’s medieval city date back hundreds of years, but chocolate-making there today is more creative than ever.
Ever wondered how Yorkie bars got their name? Among York’s various claims to fame — which include the cobbled Shambles lane and a two-mile ring of medieval walls, both key elements of the city’s latest bid for UNESCO World Heritage status — it also bills itself as the Chocolate City.
Confectionery giant Terry’s was founded in the city as a sweet shop in 1767 and then Rowntree’s followed in 1862. The city still produces millions of chocolate bars a day, including KitKats and Aeros. And Yorkie bars? The name dates back to 1976, when Rowntree’s decided to honour the city by naming a new chocolate bar after it .
Lovers of the sweet stuff have various ways of celebrating the city’s connections. There’s a five-day chocolate festival on Parliament Street each Easter, as well as numerous artisan makers producing small-batch chocolate throughout the year. There’s also a dedicated York Chocolate Trail, which visits key points of interest around the city. We’ve picked out six here. Set in part of the original Terry’s of York factory, this bar and cafe has stayed true to the building’s heritage.
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