Gingerbread Mould

Examine this fabulous historic gingerbread mould in our collection and we’re sure you’ll agree that Sonley's wasn't just any old bakery. We like to think of them as purveyors of a little joy to Kirkbymoorside, especially when it came to gingerbread. This wooden mould is a window to that charmingly sweet past where spices wafted on the wind on our North Yorkshire market town.

This wooden mould dates from the reign of King George IV (1820 – 1830), adorned with the royal coat of arms featuring the iconic lion and unicorn design and the motto of the British monarch, ‘Dieu et mon droit’ – 'God and my right'.

It’s a reminder of the importance of this exquisite treat, a symbol of indulgence to be enjoyed on special occasions like weddings and Christmas due to its expensive, exotic ingredients. In fact, gingerbread has a name that might be a tad misleading. It wasn't bread at all but derived from the Old French term ‘gingerbras’, meaning 'preserved ginger.'

If you fancy snacking on a piece of history, we’ve got just the object.