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Sweet Memories (UK)

Created by demurechicky

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Confectionery, Chocolates & Candy
Sweet Memories UK game quiz
"Test your knowledge on some of my favourite British sweets from my childhood in the 1960s. Good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This product was a type of sherbet. It consisted of either plain or rainbow coloured granulated crystals, served in a triangular paper bag. The best way to eat it was by licking a finger and dipping it in. What was it called in the North of England?
    Finger Dip
    Rainbow Bright
    Kali
    Dipping heaven


2. 'Lovehearts' contained phrases such as 'I Love You' and 'Be Mine'. These were first produced in London in 1933 by Swizzels Ltd. What was the original name for Lovehearts?
    Love Sweets
    Sweet Messengers
    Message Hearts
    Cach-O's


3. 'Spangles' were first produced by Mars in 1950. These were square fruit flavoured boiled sweets. Which of the following wasn't a 'Spangles' flavour?
    Orange
    Blackcurrent
    Strawberry
    Banana


4. What flavour were Barratt's 'Fruit Salad' chews?
    Strawberry and cream
    Mango and banana
    Lemon and lime
    Raspberry and pineapple


5. 'Jelly Babies' were first produced in Sheffield by Bassett in 1918, to celebrate the end of World War 1, and were originally called 'Peace Babies'.
    True
    False


6. These minty favourites were first produced by Rowntree in 1948. They are famous for the 'hole' in the middle. What are they?
    Polo mints
    Minty holes
    Holy mints
    Polo holes


7. These sweets are perhaps best known in the North of England, as they were first produced in Cleckheaton, West Yorskhire, by the Lion Confectionary Company in 1903. They were small flavoured hard gums, the 'smallness' being reflected in their name. What are they?
    Lion's Mini Gums
    Lion's Sports Mixture
    Lion's Midget Gems
    Lion's Wine Gums


8. The name for these sweets came about purely by accident in 1899, when a salesman called Charlie Thompson was showing samples of them to a prospective purchaser and knocked the tray on the floor mixing the selection up. An example of these sweets are circular ones with coconut and they are either yellow or pink. What are they?
    Bertie's Best
    Licquorice Whips
    Liquorice Allsorts
    Bassetts Selection


9. These tiny liquorice and menthol sweets were first produced in 1923 by Ernest Jackson & co Ltd of Devon. They came in a small tin and were intended to clear the throat. By what brand name are they known?
    Mighty Tykes
    Mighty Imps
    Mighty Devils
    Mighty Demons


10. These sweets, manufactured by Squirrel Horn Confectionary, were tiny, 'flower' flavoured sweets, which came in a variety of colours, including red, yellow and clear, could easily be eaten by the handful! What are they?
    Floral Gums
    Blossom Gums
    Petal Gums
    Floret Gums


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