Bidwell & Co

Bidwell & Co, Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk.

Founded c.1710 and was operated by the Bidwell family until c.1902 when it was sold to Eustace Quilter, with 104 public houses, for £104,250 but still traded as Bidwell & Co until acquired by Bullard & Sons Ltd. in 1924 and was closed.

Most of the brewery is still standing.

An assortment of images of the Thetford brewery

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  The maltings

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  The maltings

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  The brewery in 2001

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Bidwell & Co, Quebec Street, South Green, East Dereham, Norfolk.

Founded c.1795 by a branch of the Thetford brewing family.

Wound up in 1890 and was offered for auction on 1st August 1890 with 30 tied houses and realised £31,122.

The Thetford brewery acquired 27 of the houses.

Brewery demolished shortly afterwards.

An assortment of images of the maltings

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  The maltings in 2006, courtesy Jeff Sechiari

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  The maltings in 2006, courtesy Jeff Sechiari

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  The maltings in 2006, courtesy Jeff Sechiari

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  The maltings in 2006, courtesy Jeff Sechiari

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  The maltings in 2006, courtesy Jeff Sechiari