William Ekin & Son
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William Ekin & Son, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Founded 1780 by William Ekin. Known as William Ekin & Son in the 1860s. Acquired by Philip Llewellyn Hudson of Pampisford 1888 with 51 tied houses, A G Ekin deceased. Registered as Hudson's (Cambridge & Pampisford) Breweries Ltd May 1892.
Used as a store until 1924 when Hudson discontinued and was redeveloped by Magdalene College in 1925.
Hudson's breweries were acquired by Wells & Winch Ltd in 1931. Some brewery buildings still survive as part of the college hostel.