Building record LWT 600 - Crown Brewery
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Summary
The brewery was founded in 1842 by Henry Morse and known as Bell Lane Brewery. In 1855 the brewery was operated by Frederick Morse but by 1865 this had changed to Morse and Woods. In 1912 the business functioned as E and G Morse. The brewery was acquired by Morgans of Norwich in 1936 and closed. The building reopened in 1946 as a brush making facility for Winsor and Newton.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5493 9382 (point) |
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| Map sheet | TM59SW |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
The brewery was founded in 1842 by Henry Morse and known as Bell Lane Brewery. In 1855 the brewery was operated by Frederick Morse but by 1865 this had changed to Morse and Woods. In 1912 the business functioned as E and G Morse. The brewery was acquired by Morgans of Norwich in 1936 and closed.
The building reopened in 1946 as a brush making facility for Winsor and Newton. (1-4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF60203 Bibliographic reference: Anderson, L. 2010. Strategy for the Historic Industrial Environment: The Brewing Industry.
- <S2> SSF60204 Bibliographic reference: edited by Lesley Richmond and Alison Turton. 1990. The brewing industry : a guide to historical records.
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<S2> SSF60205
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<S3> SSF60206
Web Page: Timeline 1901-1950
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 6 2022 4:40PM