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Auction of Brewery Site
- When
- 1875
- Where
- Bedford, England
A 2¼-acre site on the banks of the River Ouse in Bedford came to auction in 1875, preceding the brewery's 1876 establishment.
In 1875, a 2¼-acre site located on the banks of the River Ouse as it ran through Bedford came to auction. This event occurred prior to the formal founding of Charles Wells Ltd in 1876, suggesting the site acquisition was a preparatory step for the brewery's establishment.
Sources
- Wells & Co Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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