Certain tastes and smells have a way of transporting us back in time.

The chocolatey aroma wafting from the Caley's factory in Norwich. Sugary seaside rock from Docwra's on trips to Great Yarmouth beach. The dazzling array of colours in the Woolworths confectionery section before going to the cinema.

Eastern Daily Press: Schoolboys part with some of their pocket money for a few sweets from Smith's sweet shop in Wisbech. Dated: 1950s.Schoolboys part with some of their pocket money for a few sweets from Smith's sweet shop in Wisbech. Dated: 1950s. (Image: Archant Library)

For those of us with a sweet tooth growing up in Norfolk, we will remember trips to our nearest local sweet shops with great fondness.

Some may have closed and certain sweets might no longer be on the shelves.

Eastern Daily Press: Customers looking at Christmas confectionery at Woolworths in Wymondham. Dated: December 3, 1981.Customers looking at Christmas confectionery at Woolworths in Wymondham. Dated: December 3, 1981. (Image: Archant Library)

But it is hard not to feel a twinge of nostalgia for the happy memories wrapped up in these places.

Please enjoy these old photos of sweet shops in Norfolk from our archives.

Eastern Daily Press: The Elizabeth Shaw stand in the Arnolds department store at Great Yarmouth. Date: circa 1960s.The Elizabeth Shaw stand in the Arnolds department store at Great Yarmouth. Date: circa 1960s. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Michael Howard, then employment secretary and later the leader of the Conservative party, and Woolworths Managing Director Mair Barnes, complete a Union Jack of sweets in the Better Made in Britain challenge at the new Woolworth store in Norwich. Dated: May 23, 1990.Michael Howard, then employment secretary and later the leader of the Conservative party, and Woolworths Managing Director Mair Barnes, complete a Union Jack of sweets in the Better Made in Britain challenge at the new Woolworth store in Norwich. Dated: May 23, 1990. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: A horse and cart belonging to S Nichols, general dealer and carter, stands outside the chocolate shop on the corner of Silver Road, Norwich. Date: circa 1920s.A horse and cart belonging to S Nichols, general dealer and carter, stands outside the chocolate shop on the corner of Silver Road, Norwich. Date: circa 1920s. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: A 13ft stick of Yarmouth rock being loaded on to a vehicle outside H.M. Docwra's Candy House, where it was made, on Great Yarmouth seafront. It was one of the star attractions at the Continental Fayre, being held at Strumpshaw Hall the next day. Dated: July 31, 1971.A 13ft stick of Yarmouth rock being loaded on to a vehicle outside H.M. Docwra's Candy House, where it was made, on Great Yarmouth seafront. It was one of the star attractions at the Continental Fayre, being held at Strumpshaw Hall the next day. Dated: July 31, 1971. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Packing sweets at the Mackintosh factory in Norwich. Dated: May 1959.Packing sweets at the Mackintosh factory in Norwich. Dated: May 1959. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Docwra's rock shop at Great Yarmouth. Dated: 1966.Docwra's rock shop at Great Yarmouth. Dated: 1966. (Image: Archant Library)

Where did you buy sweets in Norfolk and what did you choose? Let us know in the comments below.