Hawkes & Co

Hawkes & Co, Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Brewery built 1780.

Acquired by James Wigan, formerly of the Mortlake Brewery, in 1876 but continued under the same name.

Acquired by Benskins Ltd. 1898 with 157 public houses.

The brewery seems to have remained in operation until 1921 and was continued as a depot until 1987.

Buildings demolished 1992.

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The brewery in 1986

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 8,386 Description  : Mitre Date of Application  : 26/7/1876 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 183,295 Description  : TM for whisky, (Hawk Brand) Date of Application  : 31/10/1894 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO