A comprehensive, A-Z list of classic British retro sweets that were popular in the 19th and 20th century but can still be bought today, including many 70s, 80s and 90s childhood favourites.

Proper traditional, boiled sweets in very British flavours. We endeavour to only source the very best old fashioned sweets, made by established British confectioners, often using traditional production methods.

We know that the people in the UK just love their retro sweets, whether it’s sweets from the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s we have sweets from every decade. We stock sherbet fountains, flump sweets and anglo bubbly to old chocolate bars from the 70’s.

Sep 22, 2022 · Old sweets in the UK tend to be long lasting! As classic boiled sweets from England go, Pear Drops are up there with the best. As the name suggests, they’re a little fruity (although definitely won’t count towards your five-a-day) and probably take about 10 minutes to fully dissolve in your mouth.

British sweets are more than just treats; they’re cherished memories wrapped in colorful packaging. Rediscover these timeless classics and let your taste buds take a nostalgic journey.

We delivery a rich variety of old fashioned sweets right to your doorstep. Discover the charm of traditional candy crafted with love, just like in the old days. Our collection is a delightful blend of old school sweets.

Seeing them in the shops does not count - count only the sweets you have actually eaten.

The Oldest Sweet Shop online has been delivering old fashioned sweets, retro sweet jars & luxury chocolates for over a century and now online for over a decade.

May 6, 2024 · Inspired by your favorite wholesome baking show? Try these classic British desserts for yourself!

Retro Sweets from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s! We’ve been supplying customers with the finest and most exciting classic sweeties since 2004. Our sweets have been featured on TV, sat on wedding cakes, been eaten by celebrities and sold by some of the UK’s largest retailers!