End of an era: The real "Willie Wonka" passes away

[StanleyB]

This week saw the passing of a man who brought enormous, if passing, pleasure to Britain: Brian Sollitt, creator of After Eight mints, Yorkies, Matchmakers and Lion bars in the course of a long career as chocolatier at Rowntree's in York. He has, inevitably, been labelled "a real-life Willie Wonka".
A born and bread Yorkshireman, he is not well known outside of the industry. But his creations are and long may they live on.
RIP Brian.

[Andrew B]

Wow, I'd never even heard of him, yet he's brought me more pleasure than my hifi ever has :)

Few things in life can equal the pleasure of chocolate. RIP and thank you from me