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A Sweet Tooth: William Cowe and the Berwick Cockle

The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

  • 15 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

For over 200 years, Berwick Cockles, a peppermint sweet, were made in a tiny room behind 64-66 Bridge Street. The sweets were a must have souvenir of a visit to Berwick and even attracted the attention of royalty. Find out more in this talk.

Although production of Berwick Cockles ceased in 2001,this business is still synonymous with the Cowe family, but its origins are much older.
This talk will explore the history of these famous Berwick Sweets and the closely guarded secret which surrounded their manufacture. We’ll also delve into the history of William Cowe & Sons and their predecessors the Weatherhead family who also occupied the Bridge Street premises. Join Cameron Robertson to find out about the fascinating history of the sweets and the business.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:
1900

Location & directions

The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

Directions:
The Straw Yard is between the Barracks and the Cow Port. Look out for the bunting on the gates.
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS
Telephone number:
+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is disabled parking in the Parade carpark which is close by.

Additional information

There are other events taking place in this venue during the week - see other entries

Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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