January 10th 2025.
In 1905, a man named William Henry Oddie opened a bakery in the town of Nelson, located in the east of Lancashire. It was a family-run business that quickly became a local favorite. Over the years, Oddie's expanded to 13 different shops, including locations in Burnley and Colne. Despite its growth, the bakery remained in the hands of the Oddie family for four generations.
Oddie's became famous for its freshly baked bread and pies, with customers flocking to their stores for a taste of their delicious treats. In fact, their reputation was so well-known that even Prince Charles paid a visit to their shop in 2005 to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Throughout the decades, Oddie's faced many challenges, from world wars to economic downturns to the rise of supermarkets. But they persevered, adapting to the changing times and remaining a beloved part of the community.
However, after 120 years in business, Oddie's has made the difficult decision to close its doors. In a post on their website, the family expressed their sadness at having to say goodbye to their loyal customers. The last day of trading will be on January 11th, and more than 100 employees will be losing their jobs. The director, Lara Oddie, explained that rising costs and declining footfall on the high streets were major factors in the family's decision to sell the business.
Sadly, a last-minute change of heart from the buyer has left the Oddie family with no choice but to consider closure. As a family business deeply ingrained in the local community, this has been a heartbreaking situation for them. Their devoted staff and loyal customers in Burnley and Pendle have been a huge part of their success and will be greatly missed.
Below is a list of all the Oddie's stores that will be closing their doors for good:
- 4 Brownside Road, Burnley, BB10 3JU
- 72 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, BB11 4NW
- 252 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1DZ
- Kestrel Court, Network 65 Business Park, Burnley, BB10 3JU
- 320 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6ST
- 38 St James Street, Burnley, BB11 1NQ
- 62 The Mall, Burnley, BB11 1BA
- 10 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0HR
- 10 Skipton Road, Foulridge, Colne, BB8 7PQ
- 129 Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7XR
- 325 Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8RW
- 92 Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8QN
- 5 Bond Street, Todmorden, OL14 5QB
It's the end of an era for Oddie's, but their legacy will always live on in the hearts and taste buds of their devoted customers. Thank you for the memories, Oddie's bakery. You will be greatly missed.
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