Fitzbillies are a small chain of three bakery- cafes in Cambridge, England. They are known for their Chelsea buns. [1]
It was founded in November 1920 as an independent bakery on Trumpington Street, Cambridge, taking its name from its location near Fitzwilliam Museum. [1]
Fitzbillies suffered from two bankruptcies in 1980 and 2011 respectively, but in both cases recovered from the bankruptcy and resumed business. A fire in 1998 saw the bakery partially closed for two years. [2]
Following the 2011 bankruptcy, a public appeal by broadcaster and Cambridge alumnus Stephen Fry encouraged restaurantier Tim Hayward to buy Fitzbillies and reopen it. [3] Later Fitzbillies expanded to three locations, including Bridge Street (open 2016) [4] and King's Parade (open 2023). [5]
Fitzbillies are a small chain of three bakery- cafes in Cambridge, England. They are known for their Chelsea buns. [1]
It was founded in November 1920 as an independent bakery on Trumpington Street, Cambridge, taking its name from its location near Fitzwilliam Museum. [1]
Fitzbillies suffered from two bankruptcies in 1980 and 2011 respectively, but in both cases recovered from the bankruptcy and resumed business. A fire in 1998 saw the bakery partially closed for two years. [2]
Following the 2011 bankruptcy, a public appeal by broadcaster and Cambridge alumnus Stephen Fry encouraged restaurantier Tim Hayward to buy Fitzbillies and reopen it. [3] Later Fitzbillies expanded to three locations, including Bridge Street (open 2016) [4] and King's Parade (open 2023). [5]