H & G Simonds Ltd was a brewery founded in Reading, Berkshire, England in 1785, by William Blackall Simonds, eventually the firm became part of Scottish & Newcastle who sold the brands to which compnay that was formed in October 2006 from the merger of the brewing operations of Charles Wells Ltd and Young's Brewery?
Wells &amp; Young's Brewery Wells & Young's Brewery (Wells & Young's Brewing Company) was formed in October 2006 from the merger of the brewing operations of Charles Wells Ltd and Young's Brewery. Charles Wells initially had a 60% stake and Young's 40%. In 2011, Charles Wells took full control when it bought Young's 40% stake. Wells & Young's is now responsible for brewing, distributing and marketing Charles Wells' and Young & Co's brands at the Eagle Brewery in Bedford.
Gaymer Cider Company The Gaymer Cider Company produces and markets cider. It has been owned by C&C Group plc since 2010, who also owns Magners Cider, Bulmers Cider in Ireland and Tennents in Scotland.