Guildford Bee Company – Bee Brand Guildford
In 1897 we find Charles and Alfred Jecks of Guildford listed as gardeners and apiarists. By October 1897, Charles Jecks had purchased land on Queens Road, South Guildford and established the Guildford Bee Company. He is listed in title as an apiarist and by 1902-1903 had purchased the six adjoining land allotments. In total his property amounted to nearly…