I have found a UK company, Crawford's, that has made pastries since 1813. The first fruit biscuit was probably made during the Roman era, but Crawford's started calling theirs "Garibaldi Biscuits" in 1854, to honor that hero's visit to Tyneside that year. Garibaldi declined to dine with dignitaries, preferring the food and company of the working class. Anyway, you can go online and order Garibaldi Biscuits from Crawford's. Not as good as Golden Raisin Biscuits, but then, nothing is ever as good as you remember it. True, Gary. And I do like the ones I make myself - Golden Raisin Biscuit Cookies. They're a bit rough around the edges, but very tasty! PJH

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