Accrington, in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, had a population of around 36,000 — a former cotton and engineering town whose most famous export was, unusually, a brick.
The brick that's harder than steel
From the late 19th century, local clay and manufacturing methods around Accrington produced an exceptionally hard, dense engineering brick, sold under the name Accrington NORI — 'iron' spelled backwards, a nod to its strength. The bricks became known nationally and internationally for their load-bearing capability, and were used in major structures including, according to long-standing local and industry accounts, the foundations of the Empire State Building in New York, as well as closer to home in Blackpool Tower.
Accrington's other well-known export is a football club: Accrington Stanley, whose name became a national catchphrase in the 1980s through a milk advertising campaign built around the line 'Accrington Stanley, who are they?' — introducing the club, half-jokingly, to a generation who'd never heard of it.
What that history doesn't leave behind
Accrington's industrial and footballing fame never translated into a dedicated sweet shop or wholesale supplier — for bulk bags, pick 'n' mix by the kilo, or vegan and halal-friendly ranges, there's nowhere local set up for it.
Why Accrington shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond a corner-shop bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option — no trip into Blackburn or Burnley required.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Accrington included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Accrington?
Yes — UK-wide, including Accrington, Lancashire, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why is Accrington known for its bricks?
Accrington produced the exceptionally hard NORI engineering brick from the late 19th century, used in major structures including the Empire State Building's foundations.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Accrington?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Accrington addresses instead.
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