The Cornish Pasty |
The Cornish Pasty webmaster knows that Hayle has three of the best-known makers of pasties in the County, in alphabetical order:
Hampsons
Philps
Warrens
"Established 1966"
Hampsons, Chapel Terrace, Hayle - meats
and pasties
Visit their new website -
Hampsons of Hayle
Breeds (from left)
Charolais, Simmental, Shetland, Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, (lamb), Devon, Belgian Blue, Saddleback, Limosin & calf
NB - the Shetland is the brown-faced sheep and the Saddleback is the pig
Something special in Hampsons shop - a mural showing the different breeds of cow
in a montage of six photographs
This really is something a bit special - and you know where to find it
- over the pasty counter!
The mural was painted by my cousin Margret Ryan, who lives in Hayle Margret is an accomplished artist She can be contacted through my email link |
Detail from right-hand end |
My thanks to Oona Hampson and David for their cooperation in the above efforts .....
Philps Pasty Shop, Foundry Hill, Hayle | Philps Pasty Bakery, East Quay, Hayle |
Philps pasties were famous when I was a boy in Hayle ..... now they have concerns in Leedstown and Marazion, too. |
Hampsons, Fore Street, Copperhouse, meats, pasties and sweets
Warrens, Fore Street, Copperhouse, pasties and sandwiches
Warrens, Foundry Square, Hayle, pasties shop
An old family photograph
This was Father-in-law's shop in former times - another family connection
He also used to sell Father's tomatoes in the summer - yet another family connection!
The corrugated roof seems to be the same, as do the windows above
and the telegraph pole at the right side!
The glass canopy was replaced a long time ago with a sunblind, operated with a pole
Proprietor - Richard Owen Clemence
Born Hayle 23 Feb 1893 in Mexico Terrace, Mexico Towans, Phillack
Died Hayle 11 July 1975 aged 82 years
Photo taken circa 1950?
Local history lessons, too!
( ..... dare I point out above another mention of "Mexico",
as mentioned HERE and HERE .....
..... not only Mexico Towans,
but there is also
Mexico Lane, Mexico Terrace and Mexico Close in Hayle ..... )
Now, there is a whole page about .....
"The Mexican Connection"
Philps
Philp's Shop & Bakery - 1 Foundry Hill, Hayle, TR27 4HL. Tel 01736 753302
Map & Directions
Philp's Bakery - 1 East Quay, Hayle, TR27 4BJ. Tel. 01736 755661
Map & Directions
Warrens
Warren's Shop - 3 Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle, TR27 4DX. Tel. 01736 753022
Map & Directions
Warren's Hayle Delivery Office - Foundry Square, Hayle, TR27 4AA. Tel. 01736 753361
As you can now see, Hayle is a very fortunate town when it comes to the Cornish pasty .....