'We live in the UK's weirdest-smelling town - all thanks to the Marmite factory'
Residents living near a Marmite factory claim they live in the "oddest-smelling town in the country."
The factory, which is located in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, has caused a lingering eggy smell since it first opened in 1902.
While some locals have grown accustomed to the unusual stench, others described it as "sickly" due to it being infused with beer.
The combination of Marmite and hops from local breweries has earned itself the name of the Burton Snatch.
Anne Shipton said outsiders often complain about the infamous smell, but to her, it feels like home.
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The 82-year-old, who has lived in the area since 1986 with her husband, said: "It’s home isn’t it? It doesn’t bother me.
The Marmite factory is 121-years old (SWNS)"To be honest we can barely smell it anymore.
"When we used to go on holiday and come back we used to get a strong Marmite smell.
"That was lovely. I don’t like Marmite but I think it smells nice."
Marie Mortlock, 48, has lived in Burton all of her life and said her friends don't like the smell.
Meanwhile, resident Tracey said the strength of the odour fluctuates depending on external factors.
Marie says she has got used to the smell (Tom Maddick / SWNS)Tracey, 56, said: “It’s worst when they stir the tanks but we're just used to it now.
"I hate Marmite, it’s awful. But the smell isn't so bad really."
She added: “We’ve been here six years. Every now and again if the wind is blowing you can get a strong smell.
“It’s not a disgusting smell by any means. We quite enjoy living here.”
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Residents say they have a love/hate relationship with the smell (Tom Maddick / SWNS)Hazel Dolman, 72, explained the smell of Marmite has become "bearable."
She said: “There was an overpowering smell of Marmite when I first moved here, you get used to it but I don’t really like Marmite.
“There’s a smell in the town, mainly because of the brewery, but there’s no problem."
Peter Gdovin, 40, has lived in the town for eight years and says the smell feels "natural" now.
"On Tuesday and Thursday it can be stronger," he said. "It’s not awful really, it’s just a sign of the area."
Peter says the smell is normal to him now (Tom Maddick / SWNS)Sian Seymen, 29, who lives on Bass’s Cottage nearby, said there’s often a hoppy smell that can be "sickly".
The mum said: “If it’s first thing in the morning it can be quite sickly, but it’s the hops, I think."
Dad-of-two Karl Burgess, 45, added: "I've always been in the hate it camp and on a windy day when I can smell Marmite it makes me feel a bit queasy.
Burton is well known for its brewing and malt factory (Tom Maddick / SWNS)"I still enjoy living here but when that smell hits, it just reminds me of trying it as a kid and hating the thing.
"My wife finds it funny that we live here when I hate Marmite."
Adam Stretton, 33, commented: "We must have the oddest smelling town in the country to be honest - a mix of Marmite and beer. I love living here but I've got to say I hate Marmite."
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