Meredith & Drew Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Meredith, W F, & Son
- Drew, William G
- Drew & Son
- Wright & Son
- United Biscuits
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Food & tobacco processing
Baking inc baking of cakes
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Food & tobacco processing
Biscuit & snacks production
Notes:
Traced origins to W F Meredith & Son, biscuit bakers of east London, in c1830. William G Drew, formerly a senior manager of Meredith, broke away in 1852 to establish a biscuit factory at Shadwell, London, and soon traded as Drew & Son. Both businesses merged in c1891 to form Meredith & Drew Ltd, makers of biscuits and cakes at Shadwell. Long term royal warrant holders. 1905 acquired Wright & Son whose management diversified the business into the snacks market. Subsequently made, inter alia, potato crisps. 1966 acquired by United Biscuits
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Other Business Names:
- Meredith, W F, & Son
- Drew, William G
- Drew & Son
- Wright & Son
- United Biscuits
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Food & tobacco processing Baking inc baking of cakes
- Food & tobacco processing Biscuit & snacks production