Question for the British Members: Blackpool Rock
Jun 17, 2019 12:10:26 #
I listen to a lot of George Formby, and one of his songs was "Blackpool Rock." Is that candy still being made and sold? Is it available all around the country or just in the Blackpool area?
Jun 17, 2019 12:17:27 #
Yes Jerry seaside rock as it is called is still available from most coastal resorts.
As you are probably aware it has the name of the resort all the way through the middle of the rock.
https://youtu.be/C2nMJbZ0wqA
This link should give you an idea on how its made.
As you are probably aware it has the name of the resort all the way through the middle of the rock.
https://youtu.be/C2nMJbZ0wqA
This link should give you an idea on how its made.
Jun 17, 2019 12:21:27 #
With George Formby it was definitely a euformism. He was a cheeky little bugger.
Jun 18, 2019 05:34:53 #
Yes Jerry, it's still made and sold by the ton by several rock makers, not only in Blackpool either most UK seaside resorts make their own rock. I live only a few miles from Blackpool and the stuff is available nearly everywhere.
Jun 18, 2019 05:52:03 #
Years ago you always came back from a seaside resort with sticks of rock for the younger members of your friends and family, but it has lost its appeal somewhat as it is mostly made from sugar and other teeth rotting additives, but Blackpool still has many shops selling sticks of rock.
Jun 18, 2019 07:09:06 #
Terrymac wrote:
Yes Jerry seaside rock as it is called is still available from most coastal resorts.
As you are probably aware it has the name of the resort all the way through the middle of the rock.
https://youtu.be/C2nMJbZ0wqA
This link should give you an idea on how its made.
As you are probably aware it has the name of the resort all the way through the middle of the rock.
https://youtu.be/C2nMJbZ0wqA
This link should give you an idea on how its made.
Amazing! Lots of manual labor - and no latex gloves.
Jun 18, 2019 11:46:58 #
Dang! A fella has to be in pretty good shape to make Blackpool Rock.
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