Bridport is a market town with around 12,295 residents (2021 census), built on centuries of rope and net making that left behind one of England's darker old sayings.
The town that supplied rope to the navy — and the gallows
Bridport has been making rope and netting since at least the early 13th century, when King John ordered hemp rope from the town in 1211, and for centuries it held a near-monopoly supplying cordage to the Royal Navy. The industry was so dominant that gallows ropes were said to come from Bridport too, giving rise to the old slang phrase 'stabbed with a Bridport dagger' — meaning hanged.
What that history doesn't leave behind
This town's history doesn't come with a dedicated sweet shop set up for bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges or halal-friendly lines — not the kind of retail a town this size tends to support locally.
Why Bridport shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent — Bridport shoppers might otherwise find themselves travelling to Weymouth or Yeovil for a wider selection.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Bridport 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 Bridport?
Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Bridport, Dorset, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
What does 'Bridport dagger' mean?
It's an old slang phrase for a hangman's noose, coined because so much rope — including rope used for gallows — was historically made in Bridport.
Can I buy sweets in bulk in Bridport?
Not locally — Bridport doesn't have a dedicated bulk sweet supplier, but we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases UK-wide, so you can order in bulk without leaving home.
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