Our History
Our history is very unique.
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Discover our history.
Where It All Began
C Dawson & Sons was established in Brayton in 1960 by our Grandfather Clifford Dawson and traded as a high class butcher with its own abattoir.
Joining the business in the late 60’s and early 70’s were William and Charles Dawson, both sons of Clifford.
Following the redevelopment of Manor Farm, the business relocated to its current premises in 1982 under the management of William and Charles Dawson.
Down The Generations
Following the retirement of Grandfather Clifford Dawson.
Second generation, William and Charles Dawson built the business into its current form. With an expansion of the high class butchers to include a bakery for bread and pies, which includes the famous Dawson Pork Pies.
A Family Business At The Heart
With the retirement of William and Charles Dawson, the business was taken over by the third generation of Dawson’s Phillip and John to maintain its reputation for high quality produce to this day.
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Family Owned Butcher
During 1957
Clifford Dawson moved to Cawood to Manage the Butchers shop
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During 1961
Clifford Dawson Established the Butcher Shop & Abattoir in Brayton
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Late 1960 / Early 1970
William and Charles Dawson join the business
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During 1982
Relocated to new Premises
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During 1986
C Dawson & Sons make first fresh bread
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During 1987
First pies and sausage rolls are baked
![C Dawson & Sons Famous Pork Pies C Dawson & Sons Famous Pork Pies](https://cdawsons.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/CD-Pies-qd640kstqbbjxhlgrkjddgp6zc6q94th26hxavsnbc.jpg)
March 2011
Phillip and John Dawson join the business
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What Makes Us Unique
We are part of AHDB Beef and Lamb which is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
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Sourced Locally
Sourcing the majority of our meat from established Yorkshire farms, we support regional farmers who share our commitment to husbandry and excellent quality.
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Proper Slow
We’ll never compromise on the quality of our ingredients or our traditional approach. This ensures that our produce has exceptional flavour every single time.
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Independent Local Farms
We feel it's important to support small local farmers and producers working together to sustain the future of local Yorkshire produce.