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Homepride
Homepride
Photo: DTease
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Item #: 31059
Not much pride left for this old van near Top Lock. Was Homepride a local Bakery?

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 15th March 2019 at 16:12

Still more good pics DTease.

Homepride was/is a flour producer. I remember the ads on TV, the little men in black bowler hats.

Comment by: John G on 15th March 2019 at 18:45

DTease: In 1963 Spillers had a techniclogical breakthrough with flour, they found a way not to sift it any more on production.
After some time around 1974 they sold it on to premier foods, who in turn sold it to Allied bakers and sauces. ( This is from the Internet not me)

Comment by: Philip G. on 15th March 2019 at 21:46

I remember Fred, as well, Helen. I also remember how each of three girls had dressed-up as Fred for a New Year's Eve fancy-dress party held in our pub during the 1980s. They had 'all' the gear on, and were tremendous. Debbie, Ann, and Heather spring to mind.

Comment by: Philip G. on 17th March 2019 at 16:28

T'was Hilary, and not Heather.

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