THE OLD TAILORS CHOCOLATE SHOP
The most recent of our outlets The Old Tailors Chocolate Shop opened in 2002.
No. 39 Castle Street, a grade two listed building, was built by Morris Roberts, ‘Builder of Llangollen’, whilst the architect was Hill and Son of Oswestry. Mr. Roberts bought the land at auction on 23rd December 1858. The building was finished in the 1860’s and by the 1870’s was used by a printer and stationer. In 1891 it was recorded as being an ironmongers and by 1897 was occupied by a tailor. Although suits ceased to be made in the rear workshops during the 1930’s a succession of tailors occupied the building until 2001.
The town of Llangollen owes much to the Victorians. In the 18th century the town was a hive of industry based on the manufacture of linen from locally grown flax. The flax industry was succeeded at the beginning of the 19th century by cotton spinning which was replaced in the 1830’s by woollen manufacture which then became the major industry in the town for over 100 years. The construction of the all important railway line was started in 1859 and finished 1861.
Today Llangollen is home to a wide variety of individual shops and eating houses catering for every need. Most of the establishments are small family run businesses giving a friendly personal service to their customers.
The town of Llangollen is on the banks of the River Dee with the famous steam railway on the north bank of the river and the Llangollen Canal just beyond. The town is within easy reach of Chester, Shrewsbury and Telford and is an ideal destination for a short break.
Our handmade Freudenberg truffles, chocolate animals and fudges are included in the wide range of products available together with a selection of products with no added sugar suitable for most diabetics. These products include chocolate bars, continental chocolates, confectionery, biscuits, preserves and even ice cream!
A scoop of real dairy ice cream made at a farm on the banks of the Llangollen canal can be enjoyed with real melted chocolate poured on top. In addition, the shop offers an excellent range of greeting cards including humerous, general and a wide selection of occasion cards together with Welsh language cards.
