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''SAMUEL LEDGARD (1874-1952). Was landlord here 1896-1952. The renowned private operator of bus and coach services in Yorkshire, in a remarkable career he was also a farmer, brewer, garage proprietor, quarry owner, haulage contractor and caterer to royalty and the nobility.'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 17 November 2018
Samuel Ledgard, Nelson Brewery, Nelson Hotel, 212 Armley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 2LS
A home-brew house possibly brewing until the death of the owner in 1952. One other house was owned.
The pub is now a free house; the former brewhouse stands behind.
An assortment of images of the brewery:
The Ledgard Blue Plaque, 2008:
This reads:
SAMUEL LEDGARD (1874-1952). Was landlord here 1896-1952. The renowned private operator of bus and coach services in Yorkshire, in a remarkable career he was also a farmer, brewer, garage proprietor, quarry owner, haulage contractor and caterer to royalty and the nobility.
