Hardy's Candy Store: London
I thought I had walked through the looking glass into a time in London that I have only read about or seen in movies. No, it was Hardy's just down the street from St. Pauls.
After reading all of the Harry Potter stories I thought I had arrived at Honeydukes sweet shop. They did not carry Bertie Bott's Every flavour beans or chocolate Frogs or even exploting bon bons but they did have an endless selection of sweets that have a long history in the UK
I entered to take a look and stayed to learn about the many, many candies. some are recreations from by gone eras and many are sweets I have never heard of. while browsing or gaping at the selection several patrons entered in business suits and ordered a bag of their favorite. Was it for a child at home or was it for a snack on the train…… So much to choose from. You could ask for any type of jelly, toffee, or sweet that you wished and the delightful candy lady knew exactly what jar to find them in. The colors were dazzling. When I return to London I shall have to try several with the strangest names…. |   | |||||
I entered to take a look and stayed to learn about the many, many candies. some are recreations from by gone eras and many are sweets I have never heard of.
while browsing or gaping at the selection several patrons entered in business suits and ordered a bag of their favorite. Was it for a child at home or was it for a snack on the train……
So much to choose from. You could ask for any type of jelly, toffee, or sweet that you wished and the delightful candy lady knew exactly what jar to find them in. The colors were dazzling.
When I return to London I shall have to try several with the strangest names….
