Tag: Cockney Culture
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National Pie ‘n’ Mash Week/Campaign to get Protected Food Status
Our campaign co-created to protect the staple dish of Cockney cuisine, Pie’n’Mash by seeking Protected status to protect its heritage and promote itself worldwide is now getting the support of Members of Parliament who are lending their backing to our cause.. Believed to be the first time the iconic Cockney food has been formally discussed…
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Sir Michael Caine’s special birthday homage from Cockney Pie’n’Mash shops
A special 92 nd birthday tribute to Sir Michal Caine, is being made by the nation’s Pie’n’Mash shops on Friday March 14 th to honour the legendary Cockney actor. Paying homage from his Cockney heartland, Pie’n’Mash shops will be offering a free cup of tea to any customers who toast Sir Michael’s birthday with either…
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National Pie ‘n’ Mash Week Kicks Off with Exciting Celebrations across the UK
National Pie ‘n’ Mash Week is underway (10th-16th March), and shops across the UK are celebrating in amazing ways. This beloved British tradition, which honours the classic Cockney dish, has inspired many local shops to get creative with special offers, unique events, and community gatherings. F. Cooke in Bishops Stortford, is going the extra mile…
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BBC Radio 4 shares our story
The Modern Cockney Festival was featured in a special edition of BBC Radio 4 ‘Word of Mouth’ show hosted by poet and author Michael Rosen. Cofounders of the Modern Cockney Festival, Andy Green and Saif Osmani shared the story about their campaign that celebrates the culture, heritage, and identity of featured of ‘non posh Londoners’…