Bushell, Watkins & Smith Ltd

Bushell, Watkins & Smith Ltd, Black Eagle Brewery, Westerham, Kent.

Brewery founded by Nathaniel Davis c.1840. Registered July 1894 as B.C.Bushell & Co. Ltd. with 63 public houses.

Took over Watkins & Son, Swan Brewery, Hosey Hill, Westerham 1897 and name was changed to B.C.Bushell, Watkins & Co. Ltd. and finally as above when Alfred Smith & Co, of Sevenoaks were acquired.

Acquired by Taylor, Walker & Co. Ltd. of London 1948 with 102 tied houses.

Ceased brewing 1965 and premises used as an Ind Coope depot until demolished November 1989.

An assortment of images of the brewery

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 294,925 Description  : Eagle and spear Date of Application  : 27/07/1907 Used Prior to 1875?  : At least 10