Continuum Attractions is proud to celebrate the role our experiences play in preserving the nation’s heritage – and this week, York’s Chocolate Story added a remarkable new chapter to its collection.
Former Terry’s supervisor Ian Bradshaw donated a tray of 12 Terry’s Chocolate Oranges, carefully preserved for 20 years since the closure of the Terry’s Bishopthorpe Road factory in York back in 2005. Still in their original packaging and bearing the much-loved “It’s not Terry’s, it’s mine” slogan, the oranges are among the very last ever made in York.
Ian, who worked at Terry’s for 26 years in HR and payroll, explained that the oranges were originally destined for export to Australia. When the order was cancelled, trays were given to staff as a parting gift on the day the factory closed. While many colleagues enjoyed theirs at the time, Ian kept his safe – and two decades later, has ensured they will now form part of York’s Chocolate Story’s growing collection of historic artefacts.
The story has already captured the public imagination, with coverage across BBC News Online, the York Press, and an interview on BBC Radio York with York’s Chocolate Story’s General Manager, Stuart Wood.
For Continuum, Ian’s donation is more than just a box of chocolates. It represents the importance of authentic storytelling and the role our attractions play in safeguarding history. York’s Chocolate Story will now display the oranges as part of its refreshed Terry’s exhibition launching in early 2026, continuing to connect audiences with the city’s chocolate-making heritage.
Moments like this highlight what Continuum Attractions is all about: creating places where memories, stories and heritage are preserved – and where visitors can experience the past in ways that are meaningful, memorable, and, in this case, deliciously sweet.
