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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Holidaymakers on the promenade at Blackpool where Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm, has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969. Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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    Christopher Thomond

     

  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town have joined together to ask for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers working with the mixture on water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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    Christopher Thomond

     

  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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    Christopher Thomond

     

  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Women employed as rollers and wrappers cut the 10 metre strips of rock using specialist cutters before hand wrapping and packing 1500 sticks from each batch.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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    Christopher Thomond

     

  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers combining different coloured strips of cooled mixture together on a hot plate before loading it into the batch roller machine which teases it into thin strips to create 1500 sticks of rock.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

    Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine

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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers combining different coloured strips of cooled mixture together on a hot plate before loading it into the batch roller machine which teases it into thin strips to create 1500 sticks of rock.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers combining different coloured strips of cooled mixture together on a hot plate before loading it into the batch roller machine which teases it into thin strips to create 1500 sticks of rock.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers combining different coloured strips of cooled mixture together on a hot plate before loading it into the batch roller machine which teases it into thin strips to create 1500 sticks of rock.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners which has been ,making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town have joined together to ask for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    David Thorp adding lettering using white plastic lettering sticks.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    David Thorp adding lettering using white plastic lettering sticks.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    A sugar boiler adding flavour in the caged puller machine.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Sugar boilers heat the raw ingredients - sugar, glucose and water - to 286F (141C) in a copper pan before pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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  • Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
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    Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
    Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.

    At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

    Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.

    Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
    Ten sweet makers in the town are asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
    Raw ingredients of sugar, glucose and water are heated in a copper pan to around 286F (141C).
    Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.

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