when was dickinson & morris first established?
Dickinson & Morris traces its roots back to 1851, when Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe was first established in Melton Mowbray by John Dickinson.
Quick Scoop
- The original pork pie bakery on Nottingham Street in Melton Mowbray was set up in 1851, marking the start of what became Dickinson & Morris.
- The business name “Dickinson & Morris” itself dates from 1901, after Joseph Morris joined and the name was formally adopted.
- Today the brand is known as the oldest remaining producer of authentic Melton Mowbray pork pies in the town, still trading on that 1851 heritage.
TL;DR: The shop was first established in 1851, and the Dickinson & Morris name has been used since 1901.
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