Russell's Gravesend Brewery Ltd

An advert from 1905

The brewery as seen from the front of disused Gravesend West Station

Messrs. Russell’s Gravesend Brewery, Kent. Brewers’ Journal 15th July 1900

Russell's Gravesend Brewery Ltd, West Street, Gravesend, Kent.

Operated as Plane & Heathorn until acquired by the Russell family in 1858 with 22 public houses.

Registered January 1893. Acquired by Truman, Hanbury & Buxton & Co. Ltd. 1930 with 223 tied houses.

Brewery plant for sale 18th June 1935.

Some buildings remain as private dwellings.

List of Russell's Gravesend Brewery Ltd pubs

An assortment of images of the brewery

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  The River Thames pops in to the cellars circa 1930

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  Cooper at work circa 1930

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  Cooper at work circa 1930

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  A disused pub in Gravesend still records the brewery and its brand.

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  A disused pub in Gravesend still records the brewery and its brand.

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  Crown Cap Opener. Courtesy Rodney Jones

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  Courtesy Roy Denison

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  Courtesy Roy Denison

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  Their Maldon in Essex stores in 1991.

Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 219,136 Description  : Shrimp Date of Application  : 08/12/1898 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO