The Quiggin family have a long and illustrious history of fine quality confectionery making
which dates back to 1840. In those early years on the Isle of Man, over 60 different kinds of
sweets were made including Coconut Ice, Bullseyes, Mona Cough Drops, and Mint Pennents.
However, it was a stick of rock which brought fame to the family in 1845 when Mr Quiggin's
daughter presented it to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert when he visited the Isle of
Man. This is thought to have been the very first recorded stick of lettered rock and bore the
words 'Welcome Prince Albert to Mona' along with the motif of the 'Three Legs of Man'
thoughout its centre.
Of the four Quiggin sons who were involved in the business, one moved to Kendal in 1872 and
started making confectionery, developing the world famous Kendal Mint Cake in 1880.