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Clark’s Pies were first made in Cardiff in 1913 by the founder Janet Maud (Mary) Clark in her shop at 93 Donald Street, Roath. The pie making did take a temporary break during the First World War, but soon recommenced in the early 1920’s. The people of Cardiff were enjoying the pies so much that a larger production base was required, and in 1928 a shop was opened at 110 Paget Street, Grangetown, Cardiff. Over the years, Mrs Clark had seven children, who all followed her in her Clark’s Pie footsteps. Several of the children ended up flying from the nest and starting up their own Clark’s Pie bakeries in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, Newport, Gloucester and even in Cardiff. Over time many of the businesses have now closed, but Clark’s Pies are still going strong in Cardiff, based at the last remaining Clark’s Original Pies bakery at 23 Bromsgrove Street, Grangetown. The shop was opened by Dennis Dutch, grandson of Mrs Clark, in 1955. Prior to opening his business Dennis had worked for his parents, Arthur and Winifred Dutch at their Clark’s Pie shop on Cowbridge Road West, Canton. It was Arthur Dutch who had the ingenuity of registering the “CLARPIE” trademark in 1934 and this trademark is still stamped into the bottom of every Clark's Original Pie. Now in the 2000’s the Clark’s Pies Cardiff bakery and shop is still located at Bromsgrove Street, Grangetown and is run by Dennis’ two daughters Amanda and Beverley. Dennis, now in his eighties still even plays a part in the business. The last twelve months has seen the development of packaging and a longer shelf life on the pies which was achieved without additives or preservatives. Clark’s Pies is an institution in Cardiff and South Wales, and the company is keen to progress and keep up with new developments whilst still retaining the image of being Cardiff’s traditional pie.
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