Charles Wells Ltd

Letter head from the 1980s

Charles Wells Ltd, Eagle Brewery, Havelock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Original brewery in Horne Lane built after 1818 and was acquired by Charles Wells in December 1875. Registered 1910.

New brewery as above opened 1976.

In May 2006 formed a joint venture with Young & Co (Wandsworth), creating Wells & Young's Brewing Co. Ltd until 2011 when the latter sold their interest.

The brewery and beer brands were acquired by Marstons PLC in 2017, but there are plans by Charles Wells to build a new smaller brewhouse in the town. Charles Wells retained its pub estate.

• List of Charles Wells Ltd pubs

An assortment of views of the brewery.

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  The brewery in 1968
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  The brewery in 1970s
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  The brewery in 1989
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  The brewery in 1989
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  The brewery in 1989
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  The brewery in 1989
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  The brewery in 1989
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  The brewery in 1992
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  The brewery in 1995
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  The brewery in 1995
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  The brewery in 1995
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  The brewery in 1995
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  The brewery in 1995
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  The brewery in 1995

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 193,445 Description  : Starfish (word) Date of Application  : 28/02/1896 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 449,995 Description  : Starfish on Rosette Date of Application  : 08/07/1924 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO