Plans to convert old bakery into two flats
The firm has been closed for 10 years, but in the face of the old building's proposed destruction, a couple from St Austell have shared their memories of the shop they ran together for so long.
Pat and Jennifer Sherriff, who worked for local schools and churches, have both happy and sad memories of life working in the red-tiled Clay Country shop.
Mr Sherriff, 72, said: "The building was built in 1827 and my father, my brother and I ran the business from November 5, 1960.
"My dad Edward died in 1985 and left both of us equal shares, but I bought my brother out and ran it with my wife from then.
"But we had to close in October 1998 as business became hard due to the opening of supermarkets and trade became a lot slower."
The building has become dilapidated since its closure and Restormel Borough Council has received a planning application for the conversion of the bakery shop into two flats with parking.
Mr Sherriff said: "The bakery was integral to village life, but not just here as I can remember doing rounds from St Dennis to St Stephen. And we did a lot of work for churches and schools, so there's a little bit of me that is very sad to hear it is going." He said his wife claimed their pasties were the 'best in the west'.
He added: "We tried to carry on the traditions – my father passed on his recipe of saffron cake to me and I kept that going. I had a man travel from as far as Nanstallon to buy loaves from us. I would start working at 4.30am to get deliveries out to Market House in St Austell.
"I hope the flats will be affordable as the youngsters cannot afford the prices of the houses around here."
He also remembered his wholemeal loaf being voted a top entry in a competition. He helped the local church and chapel, supplying them with harvest loaves, and gave free rolls to elderly people at the social club in Nanpean.
Restormel has until February 6 to make a decision.
The old bakery and shop in Nanpean during its heyday.
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