Old, and Some New, Photographs of Woodbridge & Melton
William Lockwood's eldest son did not join the family firm. In 1829 he set up business with a disused brewing plant that was in the grounds of The Castle. Within two years the business expanded so much that The Castle became part of the establishment. The main outlets were the Mariners Arms adjacent to the Brewery and another in on the Market Hill.
In 1888 the brewery was sold to a local maltster and it remained a thriving concern until the 1930's. From 1933 to 1937 Lockwood and Co. traded as Wine and Spirit Merchants, Ale, Cider and Stout bottlers, but were not classified as Brewers.
In 1948 The Castle was sold to A H Potter & Co. It was subsequently known as St John's Works and was used as store room with flats above. It may also have been use d by a fishmonger. On January 14th 1963, it was served with a Compulsory Notice for Demolition as part of a redevelopment of Castle Street. It had stood for approximately 155 years, a unique building.
The Little Castle is still a private residence.
