Norwich Brewers

Magdalen Street

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However, by 1839 George Dawson, presumably
a son, was indeed at the Hope Brewery; although
by 1845 he had given way to James M. Hubbard.

In fact George was in charge by 1836; but that
Directory entry - under pubs, not breweries -
gave no proper name for the premises.

Hubbard remained for a shortish period,
being replaced by 1850. (see Golden Dog below).

By 1867 John Laws was in place, indeed listed as
a brewer in 1869; although he gave up the licence
in November of that year.

The pub ownership passed to Grimmer & Co.
in 1872, from Seaman's, i.e. after Laws left;
then to Bullard's Brewery around 1904.
So it probably remained simply as a pub
from 1872 until 1923.

The brewery premises were apparently
located further down the lane.
Both premises seem to have been created
from scratch by Hubbard himself.

In July 1852 the whole lot was up for auction :
Wholesale and retail Liquor Shop,
Dwelling House, Yard and Brewery.

James was still listed, in the Lane,
as a brewer in 1856.

Hubbard having departed once more, perhaps
by 1861, it seems quite likely that his successors
continued brewing :-

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• Cann & Co. of Wymondham had leased the
      property (from the City Council) in 1884;
• Morgan's Brewery bought out the business
      as late as 1894.

Indeed only one tenant, Wm. Campling, was listed
as a brewer - in 1869. In fact, Campling only lasted
a few months, from 6th April to September at best.

The licence was dropped at the Annual Licensing
day; and a new licence was issued to W. R. King
on 11th October.

Hubbard continued his brewing career
at the Phoenix Brewery - see below.

His predecessors, John Sursham (by 1856) and
Adam Fisk (by 1859), must have been full-time
brewers. Indeed the pub was seldom mentioned in the
Trades Directories; and later operated under the name
Phoenix Cellars - indicating a "brewery-tap" situation.
Boardman & Sursham were listed at the brewery
in 1856 as brewers, corn and coal merchants.

Hubbard's long association with Magdalen Street
brewing continued until 1869 at least - at any rate
as licensee; although his last listing as a brewer
was in 1863.

By 1890 the neighbouring shoe factory occupied nos.
96 and 98; although a brewer, Alfred W. Bloom, is
listed at No. 64 - which was North of Minn's Court.
This Court, formerly *Patteson's Court, was
between nos. 100 and 102.
(Also see the Queen's Arms)

After 1905 the brewery was absorbed into the
Phoenix Shoe Works shoe-factory. Later the factory
was occupied by Hurrell's, formerly (1890)
of 140 Magdalen Street.
Eventually (post-WWII) the (bombed?) site
was incorporated into a large new factory.

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There is an interesting entry in STANDLEY, Philip :
Norwich - in old postcards, Volume 1; showing
the factory on Boxing Day 1906.
As described, the 3-storey 'Georgian mansion'
is numbered 96 - 100 Magdalen Street.
It states that this was once the residence of
*John Staniforth Patteson, Mayor in 1823.
(Also see para. 6 below).

However, this does not imply that he was still there
- in person - in 1823.
But his father, also John, had taken over the
major brewery in Pockthorpe as early as 1793;
and his successor took over Beevor's brewery
at No. 96 around 1795. (Also see para. 5 below).

It seems to be the case that the Magdalen Street
brewery was abandoned by S. & P. some time
after 1830; and that the word 'Phoenix' was
appropriately applied by (probably) Sursham
- who had resurrected the operation before 1856.

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Also in 1783 James Beevor was listed at
86 Magdalen Street. His brewery was taken over
by John Patteson in 1794, along with some pubs
and two malthouses. Also see his earlier
ownership of the Dog in St. Peter Parmentergate.

Finally, there is mention of J. S. Patteson
brewing in Magdalen Street in 1830.
John Staniforth Patteson was living in a house
formerly owned by Beevor; but is unlikely to
have followed any earlier decision - viz. to keep
Beevor's brewery running, after the takeover.
But see para. 3 above.