Tag: London Heritage
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From Pastry to People: The Story of T’s Traditional
National Pie ‘n’ Mash Week (March 9th to 15th) Ever wanted to start your own Pie’n’Mash shop? Here’s one man living his dream, Tony Bayliss with ‘T’s traditional pie & mash. “I always wanted a Pie & Mash shop. It’s been in me for years. I’ve spent most of my life in hospitality, running pubs, catering at major stadiums and events across the country. Most…
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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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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’…