"Sweet Heritage" a Talk by Emma Barran-Scott - BHWiSC 2026

Learn the story of sweet-making in the West Midlands, including the local area, and have a taste of some examples!
About this Event

Do you ever think back to your childhood and wonder what happened to your favourite sweets?

Sadly, many sweet shops no longer exist. This is your chance to hear about the history of sweet-making in the West Midlands with special reference to the Four Oaks area of Sutton Coldfield where the talk will take place.

Local historian Emma Barran-Scott will bring samples to enjoy, both to excite your taste buds and stir up memories of the sweets of old!

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This is event is being promoted by Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network (SCHN), a volunteer run community group which runs, supports and promotes history and heritage activities in Sutton Coldfield. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter / X and Instagram.

SCHN is very grateful to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for awarding us a grant for Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield. You can find details of all our events, including those which don’t require advance booking on our website.