Thomas the Bakers

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Thomas the Bakers is a British bakery retail chain with 28 outlets. [1] Based in Helmsley in North Yorkshire, it has branches across Yorkshire and Teesside. As well as bread, pies, pasties and sausage rolls, the chain is perhaps best known for its Yorkshire curd tart. [1]

The business was established by John Thomas in Malton, North Yorkshire, in 1981. [2] The Helmsley shop was opened in 1982. [2] It remains a family business. Around two thirds of the raw materials are sourced from Yorkshire. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Riley, Dan (15 June 2023). "Thomas the Baker expands production with new equipment". British Baker. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. 1 2 Scott, Catherine (12 December 2020). "Meet the family run Yorkshire bakers behind the 'heavenly' award-winning mince pies". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. Gordon, Maxine (19 June 2010). "Life is what you bake it". York Press. Retrieved 8 March 2025.