1890s
1890s
1890s
Hannah Wyldes (nee Ashwood) opens up the shop as an independent tobacconist and general store. She’s an extraordinary woman for her time, running a shop and raising a family.
Edward Godderidge Ashwood, her uncle, is the proprietor of the Prince of Wales next door, now Hogarth’s.
1940s-1950s
1940s-1950s
After sweet rationing ends it becomes possible to turn more towards sweet treats. If there’s a traditional sweet shop you know that was started before World War Two, there’s a chance they started out mainly selling tobacco rather than the sweeties we know today!
Harry Wyldes, most remembered for his distinctive overalls, flat cap and carrying his stock home from the wholesalers in a wheelbarrow, is joined by his daughter Mary.
2003
2003
Mary Wyldes passes on the torch to local Tamworthian Denise, the first time a non-Wyldes has taken the helm running it! Known for her love of little ones and a cheeky joke, she’s remembered fondly by her customers.
2003
2003
2003
Mary Wyldes passes on the torch to local Tamworthian Denise, the first time a non-Wyldes has taken the helm running it! Known for her love of little ones and a cheeky joke, she’s remembered fondly by her customers.
2022
2022
Denise retires and Wyldes is empty. It’s been a bumpy few years with Covid, but Tamworth hasn’t forgotten about us entirely.
2023
2023
Wyldes is reopened for good by Hannah Wyldes’ great-great granddaughter, making her the fifth generation of the family to delight Tamworth’s high street. We’re dedicated to serving up some nostalgia as well as show some good proper grub to the new generation.
