Sweets in Leatherhead: The Tudor Alewife Immortalised in Verse

Leatherhead, in Surrey, had a population of around 13,000 at the 2021 census — a town with an unlikely claim to Tudor literary fame.

Elynour Rumming and The Running Horse

Around 1517, poet John Skelton wrote "The Tunning of Elinour Rumming," a satirical poem about a hard-drinking Surrey alewife. She is traditionally identified with Leatherhead, said to have run an ale house on the site of The Running Horse, a pub still standing in the town today, with parts of the building dating back roughly 500 years.

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 Leatherhead shoppers order online anyway

For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent — many Leatherhead shoppers would otherwise have to travel to Guildford or Dorking for a wider selection.

25,000+ customers, and counting

We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead?

Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Leatherhead, Surrey, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.

What is Leatherhead's connection to Tudor poetry?

Leatherhead is traditionally linked to Elynour Rumming, the hard-drinking alewife satirised in poet John Skelton's early 16th-century poem, said to have run an ale house on the site of The Running Horse pub.

Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Leatherhead?

Not from a local shop — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Leatherhead addresses instead.

Browse Pick 'n' Mix and Bulk Bags.

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