Collection: 50s sweets
Step back in time with our 50s sweets collection, featuring traditional British favourites and classic old fashioned treats from the decade. From timeless boiled sweets to nostalgic confectionery classics, these sweets capture the flavours and simplicity of the 1950s.
Perfect for gifting or rediscovering vintage favourites, our 50s sweets bring together some of the most iconic traditional sweets still loved across the UK today.
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Acid Drops : 200g
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Aniseed Twist : 200g
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Army and Navy : 200g
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Barley Sugar : 200g
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Black Jack chews : 200g
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Butterscotch : 200g
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Out of StockCoconut Mushrooms : 200g
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Coltsfoot Rock : 200g
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Dolly Mixtures : 200g
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Double Lollies : x10
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Drumsticks Chewy Lollies : x10
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Everton Mints : 200g
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Flying Saucers : x30
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Fruit Caramels : 200g
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Fruit Salad chews : 200g
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Frys Turkish Delight : x4
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Grays Herbal Tablets : 200g
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Jelly Babies : 200g
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Jelly Beans : 200g
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Liquorice Allsorts : 200g
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Mint Humbugs : 200g
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Mint Imperials : 200g
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Original Toffee Slabs : 2 x 100g
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Parma Violets : 200g
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Regular price £3.29Regular priceUnit price / perSale price £3.29
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Traditional Sweets from the 1950s
The 1950s were known for simple, traditional sweets made with classic flavours and long-lasting appeal. Many of these sweets were hard boiled or sugar-based treats that could be enjoyed slowly, making them a staple of early sweet shops across the UK.
From favourites like barley sugar and acid drops to classic fruit-flavoured sweets, these traditional sweets have remained popular for generations and continue to be enjoyed today.
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Old Fashioned Retro Sweets
Old fashioned sweets from the 1950s are known for their rich flavours and nostalgic charm. These sweets represent a time when confectionery focused on quality ingredients and simple recipes, creating timeless treats that are still loved today.
If you enjoy traditional sweets, you can also explore our traditional British sweets collection or browse our full retro sweets range to discover more nostalgic favourites.
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FAQ's
What sweets were popular in the 1950s?
Popular 1950s sweets included traditional boiled sweets such as barley sugar, acid drops and fruit-flavoured sweets, along with other classic British favourites that are still enjoyed today.
Are 50s sweets still available today?
Many 50s sweets are still made today, particularly traditional British sweets and boiled sweets that have remained popular for generations.