Bridlington’s Richardsons Bakery, a multi- generational family-run business, is marking over 100 years of service – baking for the town and community.
Established in 1911 by George Richardson on Marshall Avenue, the bakery has evolved through generations.
After returning from World War I, George’s sons, Jack and Charles, expanded the business, opening new locations in Bridlington.
Despite challenges rising from supermarkets in the late 1980s, the bakery pivoted, relocating to a purpose-built facility in the historic Old Town, focusing on homemade products.
Currently, the bakery operates under the guidance of third-generation owners headed by Keith Richardson.
Keith’s daughter Tracey, along with Tom and Jacob Ashby have now taken over the reins and continue to
specialise in Yorkshire curd
tarts, freshly baked bread, a huge
array of tasty cakes, hand-made sandwiches and savouries as well as the legendary pork pies.
The business has adapted over
the years, offering local deliveries To shops and businesses and also has a popular catering trailer at Reighton Nurseries.
Having just celebrated his 80th
birthday, Keith Richardson has
partially stepped back from daily operations, ensuring the family legacy
continues.
Richardsons Bakery remains a much-loved business with customers throughout the town and beyond.
In Keith’s words… ‘we are the
best kept secret in Bridlington Old
Town and we anticipate many more
years of serving the Bridlington
community.’
Celebrating over hundred years – Richardsons Bakery
Bridlington’s Richardsons Bakery, a family-run business, is celebrating an
impressive milestone— over 100 years of service to the community.
Established in 1911 by George Richardson on Marshall Avenue in the town centre, the bakery has stood the test of time, evolving through generations of dedicated family members who have each contributed to its success.
George Richardson, originally from Yorkshire, started his bakery with the help of his wife and their seven children.
The bakery quickly became a cornerstone of the local community, known for its freshly baked bread, savouriesband pastries.
After serving in the First World War, George’s eldest sons, Jack and George, returned home to join the family business. Jack took the initiative to open a shop and bakery in Prospect Street, furthering the family’s bakery
legacy.
It was here that the youngest brother, Charles, joined Jack in the bakery, meeting Wyn, his future wife, who worked as a shop assistant.
Life took a turn when Charles enlisted in the Royal Air Force at the outset of the Second World War, sacrificing his
baking ambitions for his country.
After the war, he returned to Bridlington and resumed his work with Jack, this time at a new bakery on Landsdowne Road.
As the years went by, Jack retired, leaving Charles to take the reins of the bakery.
An astute businessman, Charles recognised a gap in the market and quickly opened a new branch of the
bakery on the West Hill Estate, where he and his family lived above the shop.
In the late 1960s, Charles’s youngest son, Keith, joined the family business. Keith and his wife, Pat, lived above the bakery on Landsdowne Road, working
alongside Charles.
As time went on, they transitioned to theBnewly opened West Hill bakery
after Charles’s retirement.
Two more locations opened on Brett
Street and Quay Road, expanding the family’s reach within the community.
The late 1980s brought significant challenges as supermarkets emerged in the area, reshaping shopping habits and leading to the closure of all
but the West Hill shop by 1999.
Undeterred, Richardsons Bakery relocated to a purpose-built bakery in Bridlington’s Old Town.
This shift refocused the business on homemade traditional products, with early morning openings catering to local workers in need ofsandwiches and savouries.
Richardsons Bakery prides itself on its commitment to quality.
Operating six days a week, the bakery’s doors open at 6.am, welcoming customers eager for fresh bread and cakes freshly made on-site.
Additionally, the bakery has long operated a catering trailer, previously found at markets such as Skirlington and King Street, and now stationed at
Reighton Nurseries from March
to October.
Renowned for its wonderful range of sweet and savoury products and fresh bread, the bakery has fostered a loyal
customer base throughout the decades.
Two local delivery vans ensure fresh products reach a variety of establishments, including schools, cafes, clubs, and factories.
Now in his 80s, the ever spritely Keith has stepped back from the daily operations, entrusting the bakery’s legacy to his daughter, Tracey, along with Tom and Jacob Ashby, alongside a team of loyal staff members.
“We thank all our customers and suppliers—it’s your support that keeps us going! Here’s to many more years!” said Keith.
As one of the longest-standing
firms in the area, Richardson’s
Bakery holds the title of a Bridlington Old Town’s best kept secret, especially with its convenient free parking available right at the doorstep.
With a rich history and a promising future, Richardson’s continues to be a
much-loved family business in the
heart of Bridlington.
