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Most of our customers recognise our products globally because of Fred and his delicious product range. Our production facilities started in a small bakery site on ‘Blackfriars Street’ in the heart of Leicester city. The Blackfriars, a Dominican order, came to Leicester in the mid-13th century and established themselves in an existing church, St Clement’s. The friary was dissolved by Henry VIII and the church was demolished soon after 1536 but the name of the order has survived.
Blackfriars Bakery is now based in South Wigston where our production facilities have trebled from our humble beginnings. We are extremely proud of our Leicestershire roots (2016 Premier League Champions!) and our company name which is steeped in so much history. Something we hope that Will Shakespeare would approve of.
SIR TOBY BELCH
Out o' tune, sir. You lie. Art any more than a steward? Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?
FOOL
Yes, by Saint Anne, and ginger shall be hot i' the mouth too.
Twelfth Night
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