Potton
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- See also Potton Island.
Potton is a town in Bedfordshire, England. Although it was largely destroyed by fire in 1783, some historic buildings survived, including the thirteenth century parish church, St Mary's. Historically, the town was home to a renowned horse fair.
actor Joel Beckett, most notable for his role as Jake Moon in EastEnders, was born at Potton in 1973.
[edit] The Potton Brewery Company
Potton had its own brewery up until 1922 when it was bought by the Bedford brewery of Newland & Nash. This company subsequently closed the brewery in Potton and sold the site to the Co-operative Society. The original buildings have remained intact to the present day.
In 1998 brewing returned to Potton when the current Potton Brewery Company was started by Bob Hearson and Clive Towner. The plan was to start up in the original brewery buildings, but modern planning regulations made this impossible. A unit on a small industrial estate opposite the old Potton Railway Station was taken instead.
[edit] Twinned Towns
Langenlonsheim, (Germany); established for over 10 years.
[edit] External links
- 2001 Census - Parish Profile for Potton
- Potton Town Council
- Potton Playhouse
- Potton Vineyard Church
- St Mary's - Potton Parish Church
- Potton Brewery
