First the sensible bit:

It is now over eighty years since James Wilson first started his world famous mintcake at the New York Inn premises in Kendal, where originally other confectionery such as Kendal Butter Tabs and Westmeria Caramel Toffee were made.

Kendal Mint Cake became so popular it was soon decided to concentrate on this product alone. By 1915 it became necessary to move to larger premises in Stricklandgate, where it was also possible to open a sweet shop and small ...