Botham's of Whitby: The story of the bakery started by a mother of 14 in 1865 still run by the same family today

“Elizabeth had to work to support her large family of children after her husband lost his farming job following cattle disease that affected the herd in Wykeham where they were living, which prompted the move to Whitby.”

Elizabeth’s home bakes became so popular that she was able to buy a cart to start selling her goods before later buying the bakery on Skinner Street, on the West Cliff. Ever since, the sights and aromas coming from the bakehouse have continued to evoke fond memories among passers-by or those entering the tearoom and shop.You can now find three shops and two tearooms in Whitby, one shop in Sleights and a shop and tearoom in Pickering.

The seven family members working within the business have a part to play in recreating this delicacy. Anita’s younger sister, Lois Borrett, 38, bakes and hand ices the signature cakes.“Our shops and tearooms are enjoyed by families near and far; we supply lots of other local, family-run businesses and outsource work locally where possible; we employ local people and, as such, we often have times when we have several generations of one local family working for us at one time,” adds Anita.

The buns spark childhood holiday memories for the Botham family as well as many others who have ventured to the resort. Even celebrity chef Botham’s of Whitby may be evolving with the times but the heart of the family-run enterprise never stops beating. “We hope our children carry it on,” adds Anita.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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