Sweets for the Sweet narration, 1934
Yes our choco research has led us down a glorious British Pathé route which we thought was too wonderful to keep to ourselves. Now that the archives have all been digitised, anyone is free to search Pathé and dig out some treats! I warn you though, subsequent link clicking may lead to spending several hours watching old adverts and giggling...
Sweets for the Sweet, 1934. A glimpse into the early Somerdale plant featuring some wonderful narration; "modern wrapping machines are amazingly clever; they handle the chocolate bars as dextrously as a conjuror and as gently as a woman"
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/sweets-for-the-sweet-1/query/chocolate
And since we're nearing Easter a rare treat from 1931, Those Easter Eggs, showcasing the handmade decoration of Easter eggs which were invented in Bristol don't you know.
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/those-easter-eggs/query/chocolate
"Now there are scenes of the greatest activity!" It's all go in the Nigerian Cocoa Trade in this busy little film from 1949.
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/nigerian-cocoa-aka-nigerian-cocoa-trade
Enjoy!
