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"Hovis: A Timeless Taste of Tradition and Nostalgia" Step back in time to the lamplighter era of 1931

Background imageHovis Collection: Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, south-east London

Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, south-east London, with The Bird in Hand public house and shops. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHovis Collection: Morgan Bros grocers shop, Maida Vale, London

Morgan Bros grocers shop, Maida Vale, London
Morgan Bros grocers shop, 176 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with a woman standing in the doorway. circa 1916

Background imageHovis Collection: Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways

Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways
A disused tram of the Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways, damaged and rusting in the open air. It still carries advertising for Hovis, Lifebuoy Soap, Hudsons Super Soap

Background imageHovis Collection: Harry Conlin / G Cooke

Harry Conlin / G Cooke
HARRY CONLIN Music hall entertainer " In love"

Background imageHovis Collection: Street scene, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall

Street scene, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, with a pub and a shop. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageHovis Collection: Hovis advertisement

Hovis advertisement
Advertisement for Hovis bread with a young daughter embracing her mother who is holding a nourishing looking loaf. Date: 1922

Background imageHovis Collection: Jersey - Beaumont, Jersey

Jersey - Beaumont, Jersey
Jersey - Beaumont - street scene with the local village store and some posing locals!

Background imageHovis Collection: England / Romsey

England / Romsey
The picturesque town of Romsey, Hampshire, England, gateway to the New Forest and also notable for its Norman Abbey

Background imageHovis Collection: England / Shaftesbury

England / Shaftesbury
Looking down Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorsets highest town. On the right is the Abbey Wall and part of the Old Town Wall. King Canute died here on 12 November 1035

Background imageHovis Collection: Kew Green Houses

Kew Green Houses
Georgian and Victorian town houses in a corner of Kew Green, Middlesex

Background imageHovis Collection: Hovis Advert 1923

Hovis Advert 1923
Hovis - for Grandma too !

Background imageHovis Collection: Northern Misty Morning

Northern Misty Morning
Morning mist over the village of Bost, Cumberland, England

Background imageHovis Collection: Advert / Hovis Bread 1920

Advert / Hovis Bread 1920
Hovis Bread - the Gateway of Health

Background imageHovis Collection: Welsh Tearooms

Welsh Tearooms
Two lucky cyclists contemplate whether or not to enter some tea rooms, which also have Hovis bread, in the mountains of Snowdonia, near Lake Tal-y- Llyn, north Wales



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"Hovis: A Timeless Taste of Tradition and Nostalgia" Step back in time to the lamplighter era of 1931, where the aroma of freshly baked bread filled Lombard Street in Petworth. Hovis, a name synonymous with quality since its inception in 1895, captured hearts with their delectable loaves. In bustling Petticoat Lane, crowds flocked to secure their Christmas presents amidst the festive cheer. But it was not just gifts they sought; it was also the comforting taste bread that warmed their souls during the chilly winter days. From Newark-On-Trent to Shaftesbury's enchanting Gold Hill, Hovis became an integral part of England's culinary landscape. The picturesque streets echoed with laughter as families gathered around tables adorned with slices of this beloved bread. Advertisements for Hovis Bread and Biscuits dotted every corner, showcasing its irresistible allure. Artists like Mabel Lucie Attwell immortalized this iconic brand through charming illustrations depicting children taking "Just One Bite" of heavenly goodness. Jamaica Road in North Bermondsey witnessed locals eagerly indulging in Hovis' wholesome flavors. Meanwhile, Morgan Bros grocers shop in Maida Vale served as a haven for those seeking the perfect loaf to accompany their daily meals. Even a disused tram from Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways found solace as it carried memories of passengers munching on soft slices while enjoying scenic views along the way. Hovis has stood the test of time by preserving its commitment to crafting exceptional bread that evokes nostalgia and tradition. With each bite, one is transported back to simpler times when life revolved around savoring simple pleasures like breaking fresh bread shared among loved ones.